In the beautiful 10-minute video below, a master teaches a boy the lesson of impermance by observing the flow of water and Nature in general. He compares the natural world to the boy's own life, and thoughts. He explains that change is what makes a beautiful world, and that we wouldn't want a stagnant world. … Continue reading Lovely 10-minute Impermanence Video
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Thoughts on Loneliness and Happiness
Today, when I scoured the headlines, two prominent articles on LONELINESS popped up. There is no doubt that loneliness is a problem in America, but in Asia and among the over 65 population, and among the work from home crowd, too. Society has been built around separation, the individual, and escaping from other humans. Cell … Continue reading Thoughts on Loneliness and Happiness
Cat Oneness
He likes it when we sit quietly together. It is not an easy thing, though. No good sitting down by him when I am rushed, or thinking about what I should be doing in the house or garden or of what I should write.Long ago, when he was a kitten, I learned that this was … Continue reading Cat Oneness
Dealing With a Difficult Relationship
I've struggled with trying to deal with a close relative relationship challenge ever since last December's holidays. We were treated extremely rudely for no good reason and I am having a difficult time not letting this take up brain real estate. Furthermore, it was part of an ongoing pattern, so the character has been well … Continue reading Dealing With a Difficult Relationship
Why are We to Be an Empty Vessel?
This wonderful Mooji quote resonates and yet few of us may understand it. This thread explains this level of realization. When you can write your autobiography on the back of a stamp and still have room to spare, I wish to meet you. ~ Mooji This post is about an underlying "predator" of humanity and … Continue reading Why are We to Be an Empty Vessel?
Visiting Buddhist Relics
Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (READERS NOTE THAT THIS IS REPOSTED FROM A POST I MADE IN 2010 on my previous website) Two days ago I witnessed my second ever traveling exhibit of Buddhist relics.The first time was eight months ago when the Maitreya Project exhibit was displayed at the Masonic Temple in my town. Mostly, it consisted … Continue reading Visiting Buddhist Relics
An Hour of Peaceful Music
This music is about as restful and relaxing as you will ever hear: Peaceful Gregorian Chants - Illumination. By Solitudes. Click here to go to youtube. For other Gregorian Chants, I recommend: Gregorian Chant Monk of the Abbey of Notre Dame. Click here to go to youtube.
One Seeker's Story 