BUDDHA’S TAKE ON SELF FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is a powerful concept that can be incredibly difficult to practice.

Many of us live with guilt from past mistakes or regrets that continue to haunt us, sabotaging our ability to live in the present moment. This is particularly true when we view mistakes as flaws in our character, something that defines us indefinitely. However, the teachings of Buddhism remind us that forgiveness of the self is not only possible, but a transformative practice that can help free us from suffering and move towards a more peaceful and mindful existence.

Buddhism teaches that one must cultivate compassion towards oneself to open the door to forgiveness, instead of drowning in one’s own self-pity. Forgiving oneself is a process of discovering one’s authentic self through mindfulness and reflection. We begin by acknowledging that the past cannot be changed and that dwelling on it only feeds our negative emotions, leading us toward…