Noble intentions, combined with compassionate actions, produce universal loving kindness. Bodhichitta, or Buddha nature, is within each and every one of us. By dropping our selfish interests and behaviors, we allow this nature to be exposed to all who are…
I see depression as somewhat of an epidemic in today’s society. I have witnessed it in all of my Family members from time to time, and certainly with myself on many occasions. Certainly many of our friends are currently dealing…
Live well, die well I have come to the awakening that I will only have lived well if I am able to die well. When I am healthy, with Family and possessions, that is no time to know that I…
Dukkha is: Disturbance, irritation, dejection, worry, despair, fear, dread, anguish, anxiety; vulnerability, injury, inability, inferiority; sickness, aging, decay of body and faculties, senility; pain/pleasure; excitement/boredom; deprivation/excess; desire/frustration, suppression; longing/aimlessness; hope/hopelessness; effort, activity, striving/repression; loss, want, insufficiency/satiety; love/lovelessness, friendlessness; dislike, aversion/attraction;…
“Without attachment or expectation, and with all my love, may you be well happy and peaceful” These are the words that I now use when practicing loving kindness (Metta) meditation. I have come to realize that love is not real…