The greatest experience in life is when you simply give without any conditions, without any expectation of even a simple “thank you.” On the contrary,… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 19, 2021

Look to your own faults,What you have done or left undone.Overlook the faults of others. The DhammapadaChapter: Flowers Venice Light and Shadow Image Seamus Berkeley

When we think that something is going to bring us pleasure, we don’t know what’s really going to happen. When we think something is going… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 17, 2021

Nice Guys Finish First Meet Boban Marjanovic, a 7-foot, 4-inch professional basketball player, originally from Serbia. He is a real-life example of someone who can… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 16, 2021

The playfulness and joy of a dog, its unconditional love and readiness to celebrate life at any moment, often contrast sharply with the inner state… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 15, 2021

Obedience The master Bankei’s talks were attended not only by Zen students but by persons of all ranks and sects. He never quoted sutras nor… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 14, 2021

The bee gathers nectar from the flowerWithout marring its beauty or perfume.So let the master settle, and wander. The DhammapadaChapter: Flowers Cat and Gerald Portrait… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 13, 2021

Continuing from Living Buddha, Living Christ… … The practice of mindfulness is to be aware of what is going on. Once we are able to… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 12, 2021

Continuing from Living Buddha, Living Christ … The use of alcohol and drugs is causing so much damage to our societies and families. Governments use… Read More »The Daily Dharma – May 11, 2021