The Buddha’s medicine is a universal gift for the mind. It helps us see what is apparent here and now, and it is timeless. By investigating the heart, we know the truth of what we are. It's like taking an internal selfie to be able to recognize that. But to really free ourselves from suffering, look deeply into the Four Noble Truths which teach us the causes of suffering, how it ends, and how we come to directly know our true nature. Conscious present moment awareness is key. Even when chaos and wars are raging, may we persevere and sustain the heart's refuge in boundless peace and compassion.  Sati Saraniya Hermitage, Sept. 14, 2025