“There is a wonderful little story about two monks who lived together in a monastery for many years; they were great friends. Then they died within a few months of one another. One of them got reborn in the heaven … read more
Bodhisattva Vow, 1994 As I Develop The Awakening Mind I Praise The Buddhas As They Shine I Bow Before You As I Travel My Path To Join Your Ranks, I Make My Full Time Task For The Sake Of All … read more
“If with kindly generosity One merely has the wish to soothe The aching heads of other beings, Such merit has no bounds.” Shantideva The above stanza from The Way of The Bhodisattva by Shantideva describes “Right Intention,” a part of … read more
In this world, unsubdued and crazed elephants Are incapable of causing such harms As the miseries of the deepest hell Which can be caused by the unleashed elephant of my mind. But if the elephant of my mind is firmly … read more
Buddha The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Samuel Ullman Years may wrinkle the … read more
Whereas all other virtues are like plantain trees, In that they are exhausted once they bear fruit, The enduring celestial tree of bodhicitta Is not exhausted but increases by bearing fruit. -Shantideva, Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life * … read more
Verses from Shantideva’s Wish: “May I become food and drink in the eons of famine for those poverty-stricken suffers. May I be a doctor, medicine and nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is cured. May I … read more
. What is there need to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look at the difference between them. If I do not exchange my happiness For the suffering … read more
