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“Losing is satori. Winning is illusion.” — Kodo Sawaki Roshi

Posted on October 10, 2020 by lolkin

Western values based culture teaches us that winning, climbing the ladder, reaching the peak is the ultimate goal. “The winner takes it all”. Losers are pitied and no one wants to be one. At the same time those who actually reach … Continue reading →

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The only way to happiness #BuddhistBootcamp

Posted on November 24, 2014 by lolkin

Your happiness is buried underneath your ego, desires, fears and insecurities. The only way to get to happiness is by facing and overcoming those pesky little buggers.. and it’s oh-so-worth it! – Timber Hawkeye

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Stop Being A Glass. Become A Lake.

Posted on January 9, 2014 by lolkin

I love Buddhist style parables. I love them. I think they are great at producing those eureka moments. My most favourite one is about a monk, a tiger and a strawberry bush. Today I found this great page and this … Continue reading →

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