Recently, “my” bicycle was stolen while locked in the garage. In theory the lessons of attachment and giving are easy…but when faced with a pricey loss, we are tested. (After all, talk is cheap!) So, when faced with this situation, my immediate feeling was being BUMMED! The bike was a gift from my sister and I – Read More –
After a couple of weeks of intense travel, I reached a point where I was so drained that I if I even touched my hotel room bed, I would not wake up until the next morning..lol I have made a personal commitment to create daily posts on the site (it serves as my daily meditation, – Read More –
Is your practice sacred but your work profane? “Work”, to me, is just another word for your actions. Being in harmony (balance) means aligning our thoughts and actions with our positive spiritual practices. Many do not see “work” as part of spiritual practice, but I do. It just so happens that much of our time “working” – Read More –
There was once a young monk sitting in constant zazen (deep meditation). An elder monk notices this and inquires, “Why are you sitting in continuous zazen?” The younger monk replies, “By sitting in zazen, I hope eventually to become a buddha.” The elder picks up a brick and begins rubbing it on a rock. The – Read More –
Those who want to know the truth of the universe should practice the four cardinal virtues. The first is reverence for all life; this manifests as unconditional love and respect for oneself and all other beings. The second is natural sincerity; this manifests as honesty, simplicity, and faithfulness. The third is gentleness; this manifests as kindness, – Read More –