Infusing Western Life with Tibetan Buddhist Compassion
Today is April 1st . . . April Fools’ Day. A day for pranksters . . . practical jokes . . . hoaxes . . . phony stories . . . fakery . . . trickery . . . mis-directions . . . untruths . . . amusing mischief. While no one knows exactly where … Read more
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche argued that one can gauge a man’s relationship to time by the way he/she builds a sand castle. The first man will proceed hesitatingly, intent on craft but meanwhile fretting about the inevitable return of the waves . . . then upset by his loss when they finally arrive. The second … Read more
There’s a common notion that Tibetan Buddhism, in its simplest form, is a battle – to the death — between our ‘true’ (i.e., wisest) self and our Ego. Our wisest self-wishes to evolve, blossom and be free . . . the Ego likes things just the way they are, under its control . . . … Read more
Christmas is just a week away, as are Chanukah and Kwanzaa. For many the festive season has begun. Joyous cards have been sent . . . Presents are purchased, soon-to-be-wrapped . . . Friend and family visiting plans are set . . . New Years’ parties RSVP’ed . . . Holiday vacation-time has been earned … Read more