The pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America ends with the familiar word, “With liberty and justice for all.” In recent years we have become aware of many types of injustice – racial injustice, economic injustice, social injustice and climate injustice. Socially engaged Buddhists since the 1960’s have working in […]
Archives for February 2016
The Insight of Interbeing
The insight of interbeing has played a major role in many of the articles on this site. The insight suggests that all conditioned things are interconnected in a web of causes and conditions that defy critical analysis. It relates to the insight that the earth and it’s inhabitants are all connected and indivisible component parts […]
Cheri Huber on Unconditional Love
These words of wisdom from Cheri Huber on unconditional love fit right in with the several other articles on unconditional love. She explains that we need to step out of our identification with our ego to care for, appreciate and enjoy the living forms that we love. This What we are is Life living. To […]
The Benefit of Meditation
Where do we look for the benefit of meditation? Is it in our ability to sit for hours at a time and not budge? Is it in our excellent record of retreat attendance? Is it in life itself? Sharon Salzberg tells us… “The place to look for the benefit of meditation is in your life, […]
How to Prepare for the Future
In these wonderful words of wisdom from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, we learn how to prepare for the future. When I first began writing these pages in 2012, several of the mentors I had would say, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!” This was a really hard one from me as […]
23 Life Lessons to Learn from Theodore Roosevelt – Purpose Fairy
Besides being a Nobel Prize winner, statesman, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer, Theodore Roosevelt was also a gifted writer. Source: 23 Life Lessons to Learn from Theodore Roosevelt – Purpose Fairy
How Meditation Changes the Brain and Body – The New York Times
A new study suggests there’s some science behind the claims made for mindfulness meditation. Source: How Meditation Changes the Brain and Body – The New York Times
We Are So Loved
We are so loved by the Universe and the wonders of life that we have everything we need to be happy right now in this very present moment. Here, Lissa Rankin, MD, teaches us some more factors of unconditional love. “One of my friends is in the midst of a dark night of the soul, […]
6 Steps to Manage Stress and Overcome Difficulties – Purpose Fairy
Here are 6 steps you can take to help improve your ability to deal with life’s inevitable changes, manage stress and overcome difficulties: Source: 6 Steps to Manage Stress and Overcome Difficulties – Purpose Fairy
Growing Together — Thich Nhat Hanh – Lion’s Roar
To commit to another person is to embark on an adventurous journey. You must be wise and patient to keep your love alive so it will last for a long time. Source: Growing Together — Thich Nhat Hanh – Lion’s Roar
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