Tag: Suttas

Finding my ego

If the Buddha teaches us to let got of our ego, why in the World would I want to find it? Well, because if I don’t understand what or where it is, then how can I possibly eliminate it? Which…

Walking the talk

During my recent 5 hour mini-silence-retreat, I spent some time doing walking meditation. This was the first time I had done this, and only received a little instruction from monastics on the proper way to do this. I was told…

I am really pissed off!

Yes, you have offended me without any justification. I have done nothing at all wrong, and you have no right to treat me this way. Now I have such strong ill-will towards you and so many disturbing emotions. And I…

Walking between two Worlds

I have come to see the great divide that exists between the lay life and the monastic life. Whereas a monastic gives up all worldly goods and possessions, the lay person has many attachments and responsibilities. Things like Family, a…