Dhamma is simple. Live with love and be aware. It is only the mind that complicates this teaching and says that it is not enough. Michael Kewley (via purplebuddhaproject)
How do we retain passion while accepting all of life equally?
You ask about “retaining passion.” I think the issue is more one of how to cultivate wise passion that is grounded in care and love. If the kind of passion being cultivated involves attachment, life will be lived in a narrow and contracted way. Whenever we attach to things being a certain way and according to a personal agenda, we make problems for others and ourselves. By contrast, non-attachment brings spaciousness and inclusiveness. Source: How do we retain passion while accepting all of life equally? – Lion’s Roar
Of Warmth and Shadow
“Hold yourself as a mother holds her child,” the Buddha once counseled. With kindness, tolerance and a reverence for this life so graciously bestowed. Source: Mindfully Musing – Of Warmth and Shadow.
How do you know when to change things?
That awareness, that light, is universal; it isn’t like my personal property. That’s why on an intuitive level we can resonate; many of you can intuitively understand what I’m saying. Source: How do you know when to change things? By Ajahn Sumedho – Buddhism now
First steps into Buddhist meditation
Awareness is the key. But what does the word mean to you? To most people, perhaps, it denotes an acknowledgement of that which is going on around them in a general sort of way. In the context of meditation, however, it means ‘waking up’, becoming acutely sensitive, knowing, feeling, living the moment in its pristine state, sensing colours and contours, sounds, textures, smells, recognising tendencies within oneself yet resisting the pull to be controlled by them — this is meditation, to begin with at least. Source: First steps into Buddhist meditation – Buddhism now
If you don’t let go, there will be suffering
In the field of conventional reality, one side is right and the other side is wrong, and there can never be complete agreement. Arguing till the tears fall, however, is of no use whatsoever. Source: If you don’t let go, there will be suffering, by Ajahn Chah – Buddhism now
No Regrets: Dalai Lama’s Advice for Living and Dying
‘Passing through life, progressing to old age and eventually death, it is not sufficient to just take care of the body. We need to take care of our emotions as well.’ The Dalai Lama. Source: No Regrets: Dalai Lama’s Advice for Living and Dying – Buddhism now
Matthieu Ricard’s Journey to #Compassion
Scientist, monk, best-selling author, humanitarian—how Matthieu Ricard discovered that caring for others is the only answer. Source: Matthieu Ricard’s Journey to Compassion – Lion’s Roar
21 Tweets That Prove That Cats Are Adorable Assholes You Can’t Help But Love
“Sorry I’m late, I had to hold my cat like a baby.” Source: 21 Tweets That Prove That Cats Are Adorable Assholes You Can’t Help But Love
Drop Self-Improvement and Embrace Self-Compassion
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers. Source: Drop Self-Improvement and Embrace Self-Compassion – Tiny Buddha
When we refuse to let go we suffer
When we refuse to let go we suffer, yet we cannot let go of something until it has taught us what we need to learn.
Poised Between the Known and Unknown
“If you find yourself poised between the known and the unknown, between what has been and what comes next, we invite you to join us for a weekend retreat to explore the theme of threshold.” That was me, poised between the known and unknown. In 1994 my wife, Melinda Shaw, and I founded the Puget Sound Continue Reading » Source: Poised Between the Known and Unknown • Center for Courage & RenewalCenter for Courage & Renewal
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity. Pema Chodron (via purplebuddhaproject)
Does Mindful Acceptance Reduce Stress, Increase Happiness?
When trying to feel less stressed doesn’t work. Source: Does Mindful Acceptance Reduce Stress, Increase Happiness? | Psychology Today
Schöne neue Welt
Die Dokumentation zeigt, mit welchen Ideen die Visionäre der kalifornischen Hightech-Firmen die Welt verändern wollen und hinterfragt, welche Folgen das für unser aller Leben haben wird. Source: Schöne neue Welt – ZDFmediathek
The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary
Among indigenous cultures the Healer supports the principle of paying attention to what has heart and meaning. Healers in all major traditions recognize that the power of love is the most potent healing force available to all human beings. Effective Healers from any culture are those who extend the arms of love: acknowledgment, acceptance, recognition, validation, and gratitude. Source: The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary | Reflections Of A Literary Journey
Energy Flows where Attention Goes
We human beings are also Energy. So it is very important to learn how Energy flows from from us & how it effects our lives. When you say, “ I don’t want War.” You are giving your attention to War and where you give your attention, your Energy will flow there. Law of Attraction will match your Energy with that and bring it in your Three Dimension reality. Source: Energy Flows where Attention Goes. Everything in our Universe is Energy.
Energy Flows Where Attention Goes
I woke up from a dream the other day with this phrase embedded in my mind… Energy flows where attention goes. What you focus on grows. Whatever is the focus of attention becomes more prominent. It’s one of those “hidden… Continue Reading → Energy Flows Where Attention Goes – + Feelin’ Good, Feelin’ Great
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