Posted by Lilian on May 3, 2011
In this short video Thay discusses nirvana. Here is a transcription of some of his key points:
Posted by Lilian on April 22, 2011
When we see a blooming flower, its natural beauty and fragrance never fail to lift our spirit no matter which corner of the globe we are in. Flowers bring us much joy and are a universal expression of love and appreciation for others, both in celebration and memorials. Yet a flower withers shortly after it blooms- a profound reminder of the impermanence of all life. Being with a flower mindfully is a deep meditation.
Posted by Lilian on March 20, 2011
Seeing the devastation of the tsunami and earthquake in Japan reminds us how important it is to practice gratitude, mindfulness, and savor each moment, as Thich Nhat Hanh writes in this letter:
Dear friends in Japan,
As we contemplate the great number of people who have died in this tragedy, we may feel very strongly that we ourselves, in some part or manner, also have died.
Posted by Lilian on March 14, 2011
This is one of my favorites. Every time I watch and listen to this video, my heart opens and is filled with wonder over our universe. My spirit soars with inspiration and joy!
Posted by Editor on February 17, 2011
Q. How can I get over being so judgmental?
A. When we look at a human being, we look deeply enough to see that an individual is made of many elements: society, education, parents, ancestors, culture and so on. If we don’t see all these elements, we don’t fully see the person. If he has the tendency to behave in a negative manner, it doesn’t mean that he liked to behave that way, but that he may be a victim of transmission. The negative seeds in him may have been transmitted to him by his society, his parents, his ancestors, or his culture.
Posted by Lilian on January 30, 2011
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Q: Many of us activists are dedicated to the cause of peace, but we see so little progress we get discouraged. How can we avoid burnout?
Posted by Lilian on January 17, 2011
Phote by Luigi Diamati from FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Q: A loving relationship should be made up of two equal partners. How can we ensure that the stronger of the two does not overpower the weaker one and swallow him or her?
Posted by Lilian on December 31, 2010
Q: How can those of us who had a painful childhood get past our pain and learn to trust people again?
