From Buddhism: “Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.”
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Quote of the day 08/18/23
From Buddhism: “Let him not deceive another nor despise anyone anywhere. In anger or ill will let him not wish another ill.”
Today
If only I could be Like the gently swaying shadows of the branches of a tree
Quote of the day 08/05/23
From the Bodhicaryāvatāra: “If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.”
Quote of the day 08/04/23
From the Bodhicaryāvatāra: “Where would I find enough leatherTo cover the entire surface of the earth?But with leather soles beneath my feet,It’s as if the whole world has been covered.”
The Austere Master
A great master lived in a monastery on a mountain. He was widely known for his austerity. When he felt that he was about to die, he asked his best student to come to his side. “My student,” he said. “I feel that I am about to die. In my final moments, I wish toContinue reading “The Austere Master”
Goodness Nature
Animals always act according to their nature. Babies too. Think of the pureness of their actions – of their living. To eat when they are hungry. To sleep when they are tired. But when adults act this way – act without concern for others – we call them immoral. Why? Knowledge of good and evil.Continue reading “Goodness Nature”
On Attachment To People
As I read the Bodhisattvacharyavataraa, one thing that I struggle with is the notion that we should avoid attachments to people. Though attachments to people may make the path to enlightenment more difficult, are these attachments not the the things that give our lives meaning? Is it not better to train oneself to maintain attachmentsContinue reading “On Attachment To People”
Quote of the day 07/14/23
Here’s one that I thought was quite funny from the Bodhisattvacharyavataraa. (After being hit with a stick) “The physical suffering I experience Is caused by both the stick and my body; But, since the stick comes from my assailant and the body from me, With which of these should I get angry?” Imagine someone hittingContinue reading “Quote of the day 07/14/23”
Quote of the day 07/13/23
Here’s another from the Bodhisattvacharyavataraa. Interesting echo of Seneca. “There is no evil greater than anger, And no virtue greater than patience. Therefore, I should strive in various ways To become familiar with the practice of patience.”
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