Mindfulness is a word we are all familiar with, and as Buddhist practitioners we use it with ease. But the real question is, are we actually being mindful in our daily lives. As I was driving my vehicle this morning,…
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Well, slap me and call me Susan!
Here I sit this morning, feeling as though I have gotten nowhere in 54 years. Is this self-pity, suffering, and a lack of mindfulness? Of course it is! But I want you to be aware that I have not reached…
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…
Why are you so ignorant?
Actually, why am I so ignorant? That’s the real question. Ignorance, I am finding, is the cause of Samsara. Constantly grasping for worldly desires, is like rowing a boat with one oar in the water. You can keep putting in…
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…