Yes, I think it’s time for me to expose myself. Sort of a Buddhist “Full Monty” if you will. I always do my best to write mindfully and with a gentleness. But I think perhaps there is not enough personal…
The Full Monty
Tag: desire
A little help from my friends
Sometimes I really find my practice more difficult than others. One minute I am well, happy and peaceful; the next moment I feel weak and full of despair. This morning is one of those low moments, when negative thoughts and…
Relationships are hard
So I would like to start by giving you the reason for this first. EXPECTATION! Let’s start by looking at marriages, committed relationships. I think that the whole idea of commitment carries with it a certain amount of expectation. And…
Lets’ talk about sex, baby!
So I have to start by saying that I never see Buddhist Blog posts that talk about sex. One might make the assumption that Buddhists don’t have sex! Well Monks do not, but laypeople certainly do. At least I assume…
An ordinary mind
An ordinary mind can only know ordinary concepts and ideas. Clinging to the self perpetuates desire, which only results in suffering. Through meditation, I believe one learns to calm and train the mind. We are able to direct and remold…