Buddhadasa was a very famous Thai Buddhist monk who lived between 1906 and 1993. He was known as an innovative interpreter of Buddhism as well as Thay folk beliefs. Even as an ordained monk, he developed a personal view that considered all faiths as one. In these words of wisdom from Buddhadasa, we learn how […]
Gratitude for Rain
May 3, 2014 by
This gratitude for rain video is by one of my dharma brothers, David Nelson and friends. It it called Rain Gratitude Meditation and is totally appropriate for today, now that the hot weather is here and we did have some rain this week. The extent of drought in California is so severe that it is […]
Birth and Death
May 2, 2014 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, known as Thay by his followers, spends a lot of time talking about birth and death, being and not-being, and interbeing. The insight of interbeing is that nothing can exist by itself alone – everything has to inter-be with everything else. He also talks about no birth and no death. […]
Guide to Your 7 Chakras
May 1, 2014 by
This guide to your 7 chakras was created by Carol Tuttle. It provides a basis for understanding the interconnection (interbeing) between your physical and spiritual bodies. Here are the 7 chakras as taught by Carol Tuttle. Chakra 1 : Root Color: Red Element: Earth Position: Base of the Spine Objective: Birth issues, survival patterns, generational […]
Become A Swinging Door
April 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When we become truly ourselves, we just become a swinging door, and we are purely independent of, and at the same time, dependent upon everything. – Shunryu Suzuki
Love and Above
April 29, 2014 by
I have a story to tell you today. It comes from Christie Marie Sheldon, a best-selling intuitive healer. But first I want you to know what I’m about to tell you is not only 100% TRUE and it’s also possible for you to do in your own life too. >>> And this quick video is […]
Love Letter to Planet Earth
April 28, 2014 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh wrote a love letter to planet Earth. It is in the form of a book that is based on dharma talks he has given in Plum Village and other places. This book is an appeal to political and business leaders for ecological mindfulness and strengthening of our relationship to Mother […]
Start a Revolution with Your Grocery Cart
April 27, 2014 by
A few days ago, I received this email from Dr. Sara Gottfried. She is a board certified gynecologist who trained at Harvard University. She is the best selling author of The Hormone Cure, which has received rave reviews. She is my kind of doctor because she believes in Ayurveda, integrative medicine, and yoga to cultivate […]
Wisdom and Compassion
April 26, 2014 by
Wisdom and compassion are the cornerstones of Buddha’s teachings. Wisdom includes the teaching of emptiness. Compassion includes the teaching of interbeing or interdependence and altruism based on the insight of interbeing. What do we mean by emptiness? When you say that something is empty, you must ask, “Empty of what?” Take that mug on the […]
Unlock Your Intuition
April 25, 2014 by
There is no doubt that intuition is real – the question is, can we use it reliably to enhance our lives. Have you ever had that feeling or sense that something wasn’t right? Maybe you “knew” that something was wrong with a loved one without knowing why… Or that you just met was someone you […]
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