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Category: Buddhism
Authentic Spiritual Practice
This quote, chosen by fellow blogger Sam Red, says it all. No more words needed.
Responsible for Ourselves
The Buddha had no patience for diversions from his goal, which was to end needless suffering.
Gratitude for My Teachers
…the teachers contributing the most to my spiritual growth were not people…. They were my personal tragedies, the mud from which my lotus has bloomed.
Sacred Spaces
“The moment I entered this sanctuary, I felt welcome.”
Jazz, Snow and Mindfulness
Driving in icy falling snow is a beautiful example of, and metaphor for, life and the importance of mindfulness.
The American Prosperity Gospel
…in the United States I think we are all blessed, or cursed, by strains of the Prosperity Gospel, the idea that our status, health and wealth come to us because God rewards the right faith and punishes those who lack it.
Words + Music = ???
I don’t believe in an external deity who watches over sparrows and me, but I do believe in a force that connects sparrows and me and everything else.
Courage of a Prophet Named Linus
…in keeping with the spiritual nature of my Melting-Pot Dharma blog, I bring you the teachings of the prophet Linus
Do a Good Thing That Matters
The costs of Sarah’s Alzheimer’s made homeowner’s insurance impossible for Asbury, so the Lincoln community is doing the modern equivalent of a barn raising for the couple.
The News Media’s Biggest Bias
…every presidential debate needs to have a winner, a loser and momentous import. Every state’s primary process is definitive. Every noticeable dip or rise in the stock market indicates a possibly historic trend.
My Favorite Buddhist Story
“Dear sir, there is nothing more I can do for you. I have nothing else to give you.”
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