Tag: karma

My past lives

In this mornings meditation, I tried something different. I opened myself to the spaciousness of this existence, and allowed recollections of past lives. To my surprise, it quickly came to me that my previous existence was that of a Monk.…

Reflecting on the teachings

The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right View Wisdom 2. Right Intention 3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort Mental Development 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration How does one walk this eightfold path, moment…

Buddhist Banking

Have you made any deposits lately? Do you know how much is available for withdrawal? Are you earning interest on your deposits? Does your account pay dividends? You might want to ask yourself these questions about your current account. I…

All is illusion

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” ~Albert Einstein Today I was thinking about the concept of no self (anatta). And although I believe it is more of a reality than a concept, I have no first…

Impermanence, what to do?

This morning I realized that impermanence can be a terrifying reality for many people. If we cannot count on anything, then fear and insecurity can easily overwhelm us. So how does someone get by every day, dealing with this impending…