Walker, your footsteps are the road, and nothing more. Walker, there is no road, the road is made by walking. Walking you make the road, and turning to look behind you see the path you never again will step upon. Walker, there is no road, only foam trails on the sea. ~ Antonio Machado […]
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 […]
The Manifesto by Charlie Chaplin
April 23, 2014 by
A bowler hat. Baggy pants. A comedic mustache. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s the comic visionary Charlie Chaplin. And although he entertained early movie goers in silence… it was his words of wisdom that had the power to inspire. His iconic speech in the movie “The Dictator” is […]
Walk In Peace
March 29, 2014 by
These words of wisdom for today come from my teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who we call Thay. The picture and image reflect on the Thay’s principal teachings: walk in peace. I love this image and it reminds me of my days with Thich Nhat Hanh in 1997. It was a retreat on the […]
The Chan Practices Of Buddha Gate Monastery
March 22, 2014 by
There has been a lot of discussion about the 5 Contemplations on the OI1 discussion group lately. In the previous article I reported on some issues my dharma brothers were having and compared two versions of the 5 Contemplations with each other. One of the principle areas of discussion was related to the second contemplation, […]
The Power Of Gratitude
November 28, 2013 by
The power of gratitude is that it is a tremendous boost to happiness and well-being. This infographic from Mindvalley shows just how powerful the celebration of gratitude can be. There are six ways for you to express gratitude in the infographic below: Keeping a gratitude journal Thinking about 5 things every morning that you are […]
The Essence Of All Being
June 29, 2013 by
Last Sunday, we attended Sebastian Baker’s 70th Continuation Day (aka Birthday) party. My wife made the birthday cakes – enough for 60 people and it got devoured! To show his appreciation for Mala’s cakes, he gave us a gift of a book of his photographs called, Portals: Images and Verse. He is an accomplished photographer as the […]
Happy Continuation Jon Kabat-Zinn
June 5, 2013 by
Today, Jon Kabat-Zinn turns 69! Happy Continuation Jon Kabat-Zinn! If you like this picture, please share it with your friends! Buy This Book You Won’t Regret It!
Vows of the Bodhisattvas
May 29, 2013 by
Vows of the Bodhisattvas Creations are numberless, I vow to free them Delusions are inexhaustible, I vow to transform them Reality is boundless, I vow to perceive it The awakened way is unsurpassable, I vow to embody it A bodhisattva is an enlightened being who has forsaken final nirvana in order to help save all […]
Buddha Gallery For May 28, 2013
May 28, 2013 by
Buddha Gallery For May 28, 2013 Others may not understand that we must practice self-control, but quarrelling dies away in those who understand this fact. -Dhammapada 6
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