Finding your teacher is like finding a spouse…. [I]f this ornery old man could at last find a teacher, so can you.
Category: Buddhism
Struggling with Perfection
I am not a perfectionist. If you are, this column may make your head spin. Sorry.
Love Story (Early Valentine)
I’ve always admired older couples who smile at each other’s weaknesses as well as each other’s strengths. I think we’re becoming that couple…
Dzogchen and the Serenity Prayer
That wisdom from my 21-year-old son got me thinking about my chosen spiritual path in the Dzogchen tradition of Buddhism.
The Buddha Goes to the Superbowl
All of us are Buddhas on the inside — you, me, Lady Gaga, Cam Newton, Peyton Manning.
Religion’s Fair Value
…one service on Sunday morning was not enough for her. After she attended the UU church, she’d get a ride to the nearby predominantly black Baptist church.
Eye of the Beholder
…it’s OK — more than OK — to work for a politician or a cause that you feel will make the world better. What’s not OK is getting so wrapped up in your politician or your cause that you know yours is the one and only answer.
What Is a Religion Anyway?
Unlike Christianity… Buddhism is often described as either a religion or a philosophy.
Purple patch
In the purple patch; loitering with a purpose – waiting for nothing. Beautiful words once again from Stephanie. I share these words with you as I leave for an overnight trip with no loitering for me.
Quotes
It’s amazing how many contemporary-sounding quotes are attributed to the Buddha, who did not usually speak in short, snappy sentences.
Why Kindness Heals – By James R. Doty, M.D.
Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
As a physician specializing in neurosurgery at an academic medical center, I appreciate the unhappiness many patients have with the present healthcare delivery system that is rushed, bureaucratic, non-caring and technology-focused. In the U.S. we spend more per capita than any other industrialized country, yet the outcomes are some of…
Remembrance Day
I mourn their violent deaths, but I attempt to honor their memory by living with love and compassion and never considering anyone inferior to me.
Melting-Pot Dharma 