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Acts of Restoration

Acts of Restoration “We need acts of restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We… Read More »Acts of Restoration

Getting enlightened or saved first, then acting…..

Getting enlightened or saved first, then acting…. “Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal, it is… Read More »Getting enlightened or saved first, then acting…..

A Most Precious Gem, Right Under Our Nose

A Most Precious Gem, Right Under Our Nose Awareness is the essence of our existence. It is within our reach all the time, and yet… Read More »A Most Precious Gem, Right Under Our Nose

Faith is a Living Thing (Part 2)

Faith is a Living Thing (Part 2) We like to train in chanting, in walking, and in breathing. In medical school, there’s also training. We… Read More »Faith is a Living Thing (Part 2)

Faith is a Living Thing (Part 1)

Faith is a Living Thing (Part 1) The word siksa, or learning, in Buddhism does not mean you learn with your intellect. You learn with… Read More »Faith is a Living Thing (Part 1)

World as Lover, World as Self

World as Lover, World as Self “Of course, even when you see the world as a trap and posit a fundamental separation between liberation of… Read More »World as Lover, World as Self

The Root of IT

The Root of IT “The root of our problems is within our mind. It is our unskillful ways of thinking. We have to recognize the… Read More »The Root of IT

The Power of Compassion

The Power of Compassion “The real miracle is when someone is able to stop the cause of suffering and create the cause of happiness by… Read More »The Power of Compassion

Changing yourself is the answer

Changing yourself is the answer “Work on yourself and never react to the condition. This is the freedom you’ve got from dharma and karma. When… Read More »Changing yourself is the answer

Seeing Clouds for what they Really Are

Seeing Clouds for what they Really Are Misunderstandings about the source of sensation occur because the perception and the interpretation arise almost simultaneously, so close… Read More »Seeing Clouds for what they Really Are