Why the sangha is important
When I first me my teacher, Bhante Sujatha, he told me the thing I was missing in my practice was the sangha. Which at that time I really knew nothing about. I suppose I thought of the sangha as a…...
View ArticleThe greatness of small acts
Like most people, I often feel that my small acts of kindness or compassion are really insignificant in this big World that we live in. But I realize today that it is these small acts that truly change...
View ArticleHow to pleasure yourself
One of the basic tenets of the Buddhist practice is to love yourself. And while most of us probably believe that we do, I am not so sure that we all have a deep understanding of this. To begin with,…...
View ArticleI have a friend
Yes, I have a friend. Actually, I am blessed to have so many wonderful and Noble friends. But today I have one precious friend in particular that has taught me something extremely important. Which is...
View ArticleThe best intentions
Often times, all of us do things with the best of intentions. Yet just as often we have all seen the results being less than ideal. Like the old saying that “your heart was in the right place”. Which...
View ArticleOur higher purpose
Recently I saw some type of inspirational quote/post on a Facebook page that asked if we each new what our higher purpose was in this life. That question really stuck with me as I examined my own life...
View ArticleWhy I’m important
A dear friend called me today that I have not talked to in quite a while. I was flabbergasted to hear that my posts here have been sorely missed. I have been very busy the last many months, and I… Read...
View ArticlePerception is everything
A common phrase that I have heard, and used myself over the years, is “perception is nine-tenths of the law”. Meaning that however one sees things, it becomes the truth in their eyes. And this practice...
View ArticleAnimal lovers
So many of my Facebook friends tout their love of animals. I too am an animal lover. My whole Family loves animals very much. Loving animals means doing no harm to them. It means compassion and...
View ArticleJoe the Buddha
After almost five years of being part of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, I can sincerely say that I have made so many special and Noble friends. Each one different and unique, and so many of them being...
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