Lisa Nichols teaches us why we should dream big in this video from Mindvalley. She tells her story of growing up in Los Angeles and having to fight her way through school. She was constantly put down by her teachers. And yet, she is now one of the spokespersons for The Secret and the author […]
What You Need to Give Up to Be Happy
June 16, 2014 by
This list of 15 items tells you what you need to give up to be happy. The originator of this list is Luminita Saviuc, also known as the Purpose Fairy. Luminita says, Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much […]
The Raft is Not the Shore
June 12, 2014 by
These words of wisdom spoken by the Buddha are still as valid today as they were 2600 years ago. He is telling us that “the raft is not the shore”. What does this have to do with our lives? The Buddha is saying that we must study the dharma, i. e., the teachings, and they should […]
Walk on Earth
June 8, 2014 by
Today’s words of wisdom come from my Teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, known as Thay by his followers. I have heard him say that the miracle is to walk on Earth, in many of the dharma talks, and in many of the books and magazine articles I’ve read by him. Thay quotes Linji (Lin […]
Nothing But the Present
June 7, 2014 by
When you go into a courtroom, the judge will ask you if your are telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. When you sit down to meditate, your internal judge will ask you if you are in the present and nothing but the present moment. In truth, the internal judge will […]
Dwelling in Peace
June 6, 2014 by
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, known as Thay by his followers, is famous for his teachings on happiness. One of his teachings is that happiness and suffering inter-are. That is, happiness and suffering are interdependent on each other. You can’t have one without the other. Many of us exist in a state of constant suffering. […]
We Have to Confront Ourselves
June 5, 2014 by
I bet everyone knows that Dr. Maya Angelou passed away last week on May 28. There were tears in my house for her and she will be sorely missed. As with the previous post, Maya Angelou – Phenomenal Woman, she is telling us that we have to confront ourselves. We have to be the best […]
Dharma Talk by Lama Surya Das
June 3, 2014 by
This fragment of a dharma talk by Lama Surya Das came to me by email last week. Many lines in it support my rantings about meditation practices. I hope you enjoy this. “Dear Friends and Countrymen, lend me your tears and fears: Let me carry them for you. I have not come to praise you […]
Compassion is Essential for Human Survival
May 31, 2014 by
Here are some words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama. He teaches us that compassion is essential for human survival. How are we going to help humanity survive through the practice of compassion? We begin with compassion for ourselves. One of the best resources I know for developing self compassion is the ongoing work of […]
A True Sanctuary
May 29, 2014 by
The Buddha once said, “It is the sanctuary of nature’s silent places, with mindful attention, that the true liberation of the heart can be attained.” –The Buddha There many places on Earth where this statement has meaning. For example, the Tibetan monasteries in Tibet, Nepal, and Northern India all have the sanctuary of nature’s silent […]
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