Dharma Dating | February 14, 2015 As human beings, we’re hardwired for connection. Of course, our practice helps us dissolve the illusion of a separate self and know that we are supported in every breath by the whole universe. But at the same time, it’s also good to feel supported by a real live […]
Democratizing Enlightenment | February 12, 2015
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Democratizing Enlightenment | February 12, 2015 We must take care, in our age of scientific mastery, not to treat enlightenment as the ultimate technological discovery, a state in which everything is understood, a kind of unified field theory of the spirit where only experts reign. This is not the quality of real insight. Real […]
Valentine’s Metta Practice for Earth and Her Children
February 14, 2015 by
It’s Valentine’s Season and time to express love to our beloveds. Let’s not forget about someone most special–Mother Earth—because she is the giver of life and sustainer of everything we know and hold dear. We can make a gift to her, in celebration of the holiday, and deliver it through mindful meditation. Let our expression […]
15 Things You Should Stop Putting Yourself Through – Purpose Fairy
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15 Things You Should Stop Putting Yourself Through – Purpose Fairy.
18 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Socrates – Purpose Fairy
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18 Life Changing Lessons to Learn from Socrates – Purpose Fairy.
The Mindfulness Trainings are not Formulas for Absolute Virtue
February 12, 2015 by
In these words of wisdom from Hannah Tennant-Moore, we learn that the precepts or the Mindfulness Trainings are not formulas for absolute virtue. Every single one of them, whether we are talking about the Five Mindfulness Trainings or the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings of the Order of Interbeing, is relative and depends on what is happening […]
Have the Courage to Be Yourself – Purpose Fairy
February 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Have the Courage to Be Yourself – Purpose Fairy.
How to Invite the Bell
February 11, 2015 by
I go to many Buddhist events and everywhere, someone becomes the bell master and invites the bell. I listen to many dharma talks by many different dharma teachers and they often invite the bell. However, I have never come across another teacher who is as wonderful a bell master as Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. […]
A Lesson in Friendship from a First Grader – Purpose Fairy
February 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A Lesson in Friendship from a First Grader – Purpose Fairy.
Gratitude is Passive Energy
February 10, 2015 by
These words of wisdom from Masaru Emoto teach us that gratitude is passive energy, while love tends to be more active energy. While gratitude is one of the cornerstones of our practice, love is the foundation. We experience love for the Buddha – the one who shows us the way in this life. We experience […]
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