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June 18, 2013

FORGET THAT YOU ARE THERE

The ego is a monkey catapulting through the jungle: Totally fascinated with the realm of the senses, it swings from one desire to the next, one conflict to the next, one self-centered idea to the next. If you threaten it, it actually fears for its life.   Let this monkey go. Let the senses go. – Read More –

June 18, 2013

REALITY IS PERFECTION

When reality is perceived in its nature of ultimate perfection, the practitioner has reached a level of wisdom called non-discrimination mind — a wondrous communion in which there is no longer any distinction made between subject and object. -Thich Nhat Hahn   Photo source: all of the lights

June 5, 2013

FOUR VIRTUES, FIVE BLESSINGS

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 –

June 1, 2013

GOD IN BLOOM

God Blooms From the shoulder Of the Elephant Who becomes Courteous To The Ant. Poetry by Hafiz Photo source: at play

May 21, 2013

IT FELT LOVE

 How Did the rose Ever open its heart And give to this world All its Beauty? It felt the encouragement of light Against its Being, Otherwise, We all remain Too Frightened. Poetry by Hafiz Photo source: the sweetest fragrance (purple rose)

May 15, 2013

WHEN IS ENOUGH, ENOUGH?

Last night I had the wonderful privilege of having dinner with two friends — one a Taoist Master, the other our patient and kind translator! Though much of the weekly knowledge I gain from the Master is going into the book [please stay tuned :)!], I woke up thinking of one of his stories and – Read More –

May 14, 2013

KNOWING IS NOT ENOUGH

“Knowing is not enough, we must APPLY. Willing is not enough, we must DO.” -Bruce Lee I appreciate this wisdom from Bruce Lee because it gets to the heart of everything. The goal of the site is to share wisdom and also to provide advice/suggestions as to how you can apply the lessons in your – Read More –

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