Category Archives: quotes

You are fear (anger)

Posted on September 24, 2022 by lolkin

As you watch, you learn that the observer is merely a bundle of ideas and memories without any validity or substance, but that fear is an actuality and that you are trying to understand a fact with an abstraction which, … Continue reading →

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Depression is a state of alienation from our needs

Posted on September 3, 2022 by lolkin

…the internal conflicts often result in depression… When we have a judgmental dialogue going on within, we become alienated from what we are needing and cannot then act to meet those needs. Depression is indicative of a state of alienation … Continue reading →

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Too busy? Or afraid to face emptiness?

Posted on August 6, 2022 by lolkin

When I was younger, I filled all my free time with activities and projects. God forbid, I were to find myself alone in my flat with nothing to do. I was constantly on the go. Life seemed full and good … Continue reading →

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“Who you are becoming is more important”

Posted on July 16, 2022 by lolkin

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To get out of your anger #ThichNhatHanh

Posted on April 23, 2022 by lolkin

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A closing chant

Posted on March 19, 2022 by lolkin

On the course with Ani Pema where we learn to “live purposefully and die fearlessly”, I learned this chant that one can also use when dying. Another way is to close meditation or retreat with it. We chant it at … Continue reading →

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Precept #5 of the Order of Interbeing. The realization of perfect understanding is Bodhisattva’s only career

Posted on March 12, 2022 by lolkin

Do not accumulate wealth while millions are hungry. Do not take as the aim of your life fame, profit, wealth, or sensual pleasure. Live simply and share time, energy, and material resources with those who are in need. The Eight … Continue reading →

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Contemplating death five times a day brings happiness

Posted on February 20, 2022 by lolkin

I am preparing for a home retreat on impermanence with Pema Chodron (Buddhist nun) and these are the five reminders we were told to keep with us daily. I relate.

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What is done is done

Posted on February 5, 2022 by lolkin

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Hello, my pain. I’ve gotcha. I am here for you.

Posted on January 23, 2022 by lolkin

Why We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh

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