Just saw this quote courtesy of Roshi Joan Halifax: Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity. —Buddha
Archives for September 2012
Doing Nothing!
September 2, 2012 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh hold question and answer periods at most retreats. During one of these question and answer periods, this was asked: Question: I feel guilty when I’m not occupied. Is it okay to do nothing? Answer: In our society, we’re inclined to see doing nothing as something negative, even evil. But when […]
Eudaimonia Or Nirvana: Which Do You Prefer?
September 1, 2012 by
Have you ever heard the word, eudaimonia? I hadn’t heard the word until I listened to Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama for about the third time. During this summer, I am making my way through the 13 tapes of the recording of the book by Daniel Goleman. When Owen Flanagan, a […]
The Pursuit of Truth
September 1, 2012 by
The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one’s opponent. You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. — Mahatma Gandhi Do you like this quote? Please share if you do.
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