Daily Dharma

Don’t Scoff at Heaven If you scoff at heaven,  And violate the [Dharma], If your words are lies, Where will your mischief end? Buddha from… Read More »Don’t Scoff at Heaven

The Sole Purpose of Life? The third set of the eight worldly concerns is gain and loss—the desire to accumulate and always wanting to have,… Read More »The Sole Purpose of Life?

The Movement of MInd The mind moves. This is the nature of mind. It moves. Is it the wind moving, the flag moving, or the… Read More »The Movement of MInd

Don’t Forget: Form is Empty, but Emptiness is Also Form Form is sacred. The form of the oak leaf sets it apart. It communicates what… Read More »Don’t Forget: Form is Empty, but Emptiness is Also Form

Humble Gratitude Rather Than… Humble appreciation arises by being fully present to moments of comfort, pleasure, and joy. We can be humbled by our happiness:… Read More »Humble Gratitude Rather Than…

What Is the Origin of Suffering? ••••Suffering originates from the desire for personal happiness, the desire to bring happiness to oneself. But we need to… Read More »What Is the Origin of Suffering?

Your Intellect’s Spiritual Assignment One of the deepest themes in western philosophy, beginning with Plato, is that the world of appearance isn’t real. So the… Read More »Your Intellect’s Spiritual Assignment

Ram Dass interview with Thich Nhat Hahn Ram Dass: You spoke the other day about holding anger and emotions like that in a tender way.… Read More »How Can We Hold Our Anger with More Love?

Who Are Truly Genuine in Our Lives? When luck is on our side, and we have wealth, health, and family around us; when our jobs… Read More »Who Are Truly Genuine in Our Lives?

Being a Lamp Unto Yourself Note: This part of the story of the life of the Buddha picks up as he is approaching his final… Read More »Being a Lamp Unto Yourself