A Never-departing Shadow | September 22, 2014 All experience is preceded by mind, Led by mind, Made by mind. Speak or act with a peaceful mind, And happiness follows, Like a never-departing shadow. – The Buddha, “‘We are what we think.”
Archives for September 28, 2014
Puttamansa Sutta: A Son’s Flesh
Puttamansa Sutta: A Son’s Flesh.
Puttamansa Sutta: A Son’s Flesh
Puttamansa Sutta: A Son’s Flesh.
The Contagion of Goodness: NYC Climate March | James Baraz
The Contagion of Goodness: NYC Climate March | James Baraz.
Letting Go of Clinging – Tricycle
If We Could Let Go| September 20, 2014 The very act of clinging causes mental distress—have you ever noticed that longing hurts? Moreover, the exertions are futile since grasping cannot extend the life of pleasure, not even by a nanosecond. As for unpleasant sensations—in truth, they disappear in a moment, too. But when you feel […]
Biodynamic farming, biodynamic agriculture – Oregon’s Wild Harvest
Biodynamic farming, biodynamic agriculture – Oregon’s Wild Harvest.
Bacon Lovers vs. Soy Huggers: The Smackdown | Mother Jones
Bacon Lovers vs. Soy Huggers: The Smackdown | Mother Jones.
The Secret of Zen
The Secret of Zen | September 17, 2014 “The secret of Zen is just two words: not always so.” – Shunryu Suzuki, “Mindfulness at Moonshine Hollow”
Sitting in the Autumn Breeze | Plum Village
Sitting in the Autumn Breeze | Plum Village.
True Love is Understanding – Maya Angelou
Understanding… “Each of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm. When we look at each other we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike.” […]