The Dharma of Action | January 31, 2015 We are good at studying, publishing, and spreading the word of Buddhism. Where we have not been very successful is showcasing the compassion and selflessness of the dharma by our actions. We have written many more words in our books than what few kind words we […]
Archives for January 2015
Grounding and Chakra Balancing: Guided Meditation – Purpose Fairy
Grounding and Chakra Balancing: Guided Meditation – Purpose Fairy.
Wash the Dishes to Wash the Dishes
Shunryu Suzuki Roshi is famous for his quote from Zen Mind, Beginners Mind, “Wash the dishes to wash the dishes” – see 6 Mindfulness Practices For The Holidays. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says the same thing: “If while washing dishes we think only of the cup of tea that awaits us… then we are […]
Beware the Barrenness of a Busy Life – Purpose Fairy
Beware the Barrenness of a Busy Life – Purpose Fairy.
Homage to Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
It gives me great pleasure to share this homage to Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh with you today. He has been a guiding teacher in my life for more than thirty years and an inspiration to millions of people all over the world. The song was written and sung by Mike McMahon and recorded by […]
4 Life Lessons You Should Unlearn – Purpose Fairy
4 Life Lessons You Should Unlearn – Purpose Fairy.
Falling Flat on Our Face
In these words of wisdom from Kristin Neff, we learn that falling flat on our face may not be a bad thing. She says that this is how we learn. Thomas Edison is famous for inventing the light bulb, but did you know that he had 10,000 failures? He said, “I have not failed. I’ve […]
How to Reignite Your Inner Flame and Passion for Life – Purpose Fairy
How to Reignite Your Inner Flame and Passion for Life – Purpose Fairy.
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
A new trend in kindness is beginning to happen at some of the strangest places in the United States and the European Union. Random people are showing how a little kindness goes a long way. They are paying for peoples’ groceries at the checkout counter. The Dalai Lama once said, “When we feel love and […]
It is Love Which Moves the Sun and Other Stars- Homage to Thich Nhat Hanh – YouTube
It is Love Which Moves the Sun and Other Stars- Homage to Thich Nhat Hanh – YouTube.
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