One of my Lamas shared this recently and I think it is a wonderful way to reflect on the reasons why we practice. These “12 Symptoms of a spiritual awakening” are helpful to remind us that as we practice … read more
Ending Notions of Happiness Each of us has a notion of how we can be happy. It would be very helpful if we took the time to reconsider our notions of happiness. We could make a list of what we … read more
We are scared because of our notions of birth and death, increasing and decreasing, being and non-being. Nirvana means extinction of all notions and ideas. If we can become free from these notions we can touch the peace of … read more
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.” ~Jesus “An unsurpassed teacher am I; alone am I the All-Enlightened. Cool and appeased … read more
Of all the paths the Eightfold Path is the best; Of all the truths the Four Noble Truths are the best; Of all things Passionlessness is the best: Of men the Seeing One (the Buddha) is the best. This is … read more
Time is the final currency. Not money. Not power. The time will come When you will give Anything for one more hour. Today I learned There are no secrets, Only time for them to unfold And the patience to watch … read more
“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” William Shakespeare, Hamlet “Good and bad are but names very readily transferable to that or this…” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson “The mind is the source of happiness and unhappiness.” … read more
Just a small light is enough, and you can go on with that small light for ten thousand miles without any difficulty. Your light may be falling only four feet ahead of you – just go on moving. As you … read more
The last statement of the Buddha to his disciples was “Be a light unto yourself.” The disciples were crying and weeping. It was only natural since the master was leaving and they had lived with him for forty years, some … read more
Woody Allen’s work is filled with contemplations of death, the possibilities of an afterlife and the existence of God. Similar to the Buddha’s own experience, he is said to have become deeply troubled during his sheltered youth upon first learning … read more
