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Bodhisattva vow
Even though sentient beings are innumerable, we vow to save them all. Even though our evil desires are limitless, we vow to be free from them.Even though the teachings are limitless, we vow to learn them all.Even though Buddhahood is … Continue reading
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Buddhist humour – happy enlightenment đ
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Finding enlightenment in the in-between state
It takes some training to equate complete letting go with comfort. But in fact, ânothing to hold on toâ is the root of happiness. Thereâs a sense of freedom when we accept that weâre not in control⌠This may lead … Continue reading
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Resilience in Buddhism, a different perspective to find happiness, joy and peace #burnout #unemployment #anxiety
When you find yourself in a predicament, see it from a different point of view. âHappiness is sorrow, sorrow is happiness. There is happiness in difficulty, difficulty in happinessâ. If itâs so bad itâs impossible, know it too shall pass, … Continue reading
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Loving awareness – what does it feel like?
What does loving awareness feel like? I had no idea before. It was just a concept. Like one of my spiritual friends says, all you need to do is meditate and answers will come (or rather questions will dissolve but … Continue reading
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30-day no drama (and catch your klesha) challenge
How is it going, fellow nomads? What are you working on at the moment? Iâve got so tired of the drama that I noticed I tend to trigger in myself and others that I concocted this challenge. Mind you, day … Continue reading
Precept #5 of the Order of Interbeing. The realization of perfect understanding is Bodhisattvaâs only career
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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Ram Dass’s legendary course on Bhagavad Gita
I have not ever signed up for a course this fast. I am beyond excited and so glad that it was recreated for those of us who were not there (or born) in 1974! Ram Dass talks about Bhagavad Gita … Continue reading
Contemplating death five times a day brings happiness
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 karma?
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Shantidevaâs Guide to the Bodhisattvaâs Way of Life – on anger
I am reading âGuide to the Bodhisattvaâs Way of Lifeâ by Shantideva, the Indian Buddhist master who lived centuries ago. It is a treasure trove of amazing perspective shifts and reframes. For example, here are some of his quotes on … Continue reading
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âIn the end, one reverses all viewsâ
As I age, I realise that there is no such thing as absolute truth – only points of view. There is no black and white âright and wrongâ. Just shades of âdependsâ. The more I know the more I realise … Continue reading
Singing kirtan – Jai Jagadisha Hare by Krishna Das
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