Infusing Western Life with Tibetan Buddhist Compassion
Meditation. It allows one to pierce the illusion of permanence. It brings into clarity the vast depth of mind. It increases mental strength and focus. It lessens worry, anxiety, fear, loneliness and depression. It improves breathing and heart rate. It helps us to ignore distractions. It helps improve resilience against pain and adversity It enables … Read more
Last night I dreamt about the Buddhist altar we’ve assembled in our living room. On it are statues, ancient tsa-tsas, a bell and djorje, assorted photos, a Tibetan text, some small stupas, some kusha grass from when I took formal refuge, protection cords, a small sea shell, candles, a mani stone and other meaningful odds-and-ends. … Read more
As Kathy and I were watching the National Dog Show the other night, her description of Border Collies piqued my imagination. :: Here is a dog breed developed to gather and control sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England. Known for their intense stare or “eye” with which they control their flock. … Read more
(Dharma) Bread Crumb #7 There are times when something so sad, so terrible, so shocking gets hold of us that our breath seems to leave and we can’t even cry. In the aftermath of these events – whether their scope is personal, global or anything between — it is often beneficial to reassess our “picture” … Read more
(Dharma) Bread Crumb #4 The whole world need not be filled with light for you to walk – just your own mind. A little flame, and that’s enough, because that light will light enough of a path for you to walk. A small flame in the mind of awareness, mindfulness . . . that’s enough. … Read more