Benevolent Visions
Benevolent Visions May a good vision catch me May a benevolent vision take hold of me, and move me May a deep and… Read More »Benevolent Visions
Mindfulness Meditation
Blooming Lotus is a local mindfulness practice community (a Sangha) offering teachings on engaged Buddhism and the art of mindful living in the Plum Village tradition… Read More »Mindfulness Meditation
SAVE THE DATE!: Wheel of the Year — Samhain — on November 1!
“Ancestors, star people, all here today – hear our hearts’ song”-words from Misha Saez Gather for the Wheel of the Year celebration of Samhain. Saturday… Read More »SAVE THE DATE!: Wheel of the Year — Samhain — on November 1!
Naming, Once Again, this World as Holy
Naming, Once Again, this World as Holy The insights and experiences that enable us to make this shift [in perception and values] may arise from… Read More »Naming, Once Again, this World as Holy
No More Victim Identity
No More Victim Identity Almost every ego contains at least an element of what we might call “victim identity.” Some people have such a strong… Read More »No More Victim Identity
Wisdom Can be Contagious
Wisdom Can be Contagious Later the Buddha confirmed that Moggallana was indeed a very capable speaker on the Dharma, as is evident from his discourses… Read More »Wisdom Can be Contagious
SAVE THE DATE: Qigong and Sound Journey Starts on October 15!
Qi” means energy and “Gong” means skill or cultivation. Rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, Qi Gong is “the skill of cultivating your life-force energy.” Through gentle,… Read More »SAVE THE DATE: Qigong and Sound Journey Starts on October 15!
The Buddha on Aging and Sickness
Note: The following is an exchange between the Buddha and one of his devotees . . . “I am old, venerable sir, aged, burdened with… Read More »The Buddha on Aging and Sickness
The Taoteching #29
The Taoteching #29 Trying to govern the world with force I see this not succeeding the world is a spiritual thing it can’t be forced… Read More »The Taoteching #29