From Shantideva: “How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.”
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Quote of the day 11/13/23
From Shantideva: “If there is a remedy, then what is the use of frustration? If there is no remedy, then what is the use of frustration?”
Quote of the day 08/21/23
From the Buddha: “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.”
Quote of the day 08/19/23
From Buddhism: “Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.”
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”
