Tag: Bhante

Don’t be late

Last night I was speaking to Bhante Samita, and he commented that he read yesterdays post about being heedful. He mentioned that I used the word Appamada, and I said yes I did. Bhante said, “you know, that means don’t…

Heedful

Well here’s another word we don’t hear very often. Probably because most of us are not in fact heedful. Let’s start with a definition of the word heedful: –adjective taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of…

Just do it my way!

Wouldn’t the World be a better place if everyone just did things my way? Of course it would. And that is exactly the type of thinking that causes me so much suffering every single day. You see, when someone is…

Practice makes perfect

I asked Bhante Sujatha today about how he is able to see all people equally and with loving kindness. I told him that I try, but often make judgments or feel harsh feelings towards rude or mean people. He simply…