Lately, I've found much comfort in the natural world. Not that I ever didn’t, but my draw to Taoism is even more appreciative because of its simplicity and its emphasis upon the natural world. I’ve also been listening to interviews of shaman, Johnathan Hammond who especially has learned from Hawaiian shamans. His first principle of … Continue reading Shaman Jonathan Hammond’s 7 Principles
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Beginning of Dhammapada
This quote is from the first chapter of the Dhammapada, known as the "Twin Verses" (or Yamakavagga), which consists of paired verses contrasting righteous and unrighteous behavior. This is from Verse 1: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of … Continue reading Beginning of Dhammapada
One Seeker's Story 