I just received this beautiful prayer by Archbishop Desmond Tutu from Lama Surya Das. If you don’t believe in God, you can substitute words like buddhanature, the cosmos, the universe, or the higher power. In any case, we are called into the midst of human suffering. This is the role of the bodhisattva – to […]
Words of Wisdom from Lao Tzu Part 2
August 11, 2015 by
Here is part 2 of the words of wisdom from Lao Tzu are from his famous book, Tao Te Ching. We are taught that “The tao that can be told of is not the absolute tao,” so please take this to heart as you explore these teachings. On being soft and slow: “The soft overcomes […]
Spiritual Awakening
August 10, 2015 by
Last week, Pema Chodron began her 80th year and we wished her a Happy Continuation! She has been pursuing spiritual awakening for more than half of her life! Here is what she says about it: “Spiritual awakening is frequently described as a journey to the top of a mountain. We leave our attachments and our […]
Indiegogo Campaign for Healing with the 7 Principles of Mindfulness
July 20, 2015 by
The Indiegogo campaign for Healing with the 7 Principles of Mindfulness launched today. When you visit the site, you will be greeted by an extremely powerful video from 1980. It is a clip from an episode of In Search of … with Leonard Nemoy (Dr. Spock). It tells the story of the (miraculous ?) recovery […]
Develop Your Own Path
July 19, 2015 by
The Buddha provided us with a wonderful eightfold path for us to discover our true nature and become enlightened. While this path worked for the Buddha and it would work for you, provided that you are diligent, you may still have to develop your own path. Michael Ray has an interesting idea about developing your […]
Pema Chodron Turned 79!
July 17, 2015 by
A lot is happening in the world of Buddhism and yoga these days! With the Dalai Lama turning 80, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh being treated for his stroke at UCSF (near my home), and Swami Veda Bharati passing away I think it is high time to launch the Indiegogo campaign! Just a couple of […]
12 Wonderful Quotes from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
July 15, 2015 by
The latest news from Plum Village is that Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is in San Francisco at the UCSF Medical Center. He will receive special treatment from a team of distinguished neurologists specializing in stroke and cognitive rehabilitation. You can help by going here: www.thichnhathanhfoundation.org/healingthay. Here are 12 wonderful quotes from Zen Master Thich […]
Confucius Says…
July 14, 2015 by
…read these words of wisdom to see what Confucius says! His timeless wisdom has shaped the lives and destinies of countless people in China and elsewhere. He was a contemporary of the Buddha and Lao Tzu and the religious traditions that flourished from these masters are still influencing us today. “Never impose on others what […]
Anna Halprin Turns 95!
July 13, 2015 by
I am so happy to report that my good friend and teacher, Anna Halprin turns 95 today. Just think of this. She is 95 and is still teaching dancers and still performing. Happy Continuation, Anna Last Thursday, I attended the first screening in the United States of her latest full-length movie, Journey in Sensuality: Anna […]
Words of Wisdom from Lao Tzu Part 1
July 11, 2015 by
These words of wisdom from Lao Tzu are from his famous book, Tao Te Ching. We are taught that “The tao that can be told of is not the absolute tao,” so please take this to heart as you explore these teachings. On letting go: “By letting it go it all gets done. The world […]
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