Tag: Buddhism

Sorry, I can’t help you

How can I help you, when I have not figured out how to help myself? I realize that words mean nothing, only actions. And I can see my actions are an attempt to reach a goal, to actualize a perception.…

Get out of my way!

I am referring to myself here. I seem to be my own biggest road block. Let me figure this out step by step. The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right View – Well, I think I hit my first stumbling block…

Bad Company: an excerpt…

The Suttas (Buddha’s teachings) warn one against companionship with bad people in this way: because of bad company one gives ear to evil advice; because of such advice evil reflections occupy the mind; because of such reflections mental confusion prevails…

Boy, am I wonderful!

How much do I love me? Let me count the ways. Ok, sounds kind of funny I know. But in Bhante Sujatha’s guided meditation CD, it’s one of the first things he guides you to do. To love yourself. He…

Why do I sit on this cushion?

A couple of weeks ago, Bhante asked this question of the Sangha after meditation. I did not answer, but listened to others respond. There were a variety of responses that were very interesting. I have not let this question go…