Love in a Disciplined Way
Flee the chit chat with others, except as an act of charity. Love people very much. Talk with few. Talk with moderation. Put nothing… Read More »Love in a Disciplined Way
Essays
In Remembrance of Ming Zhen Shakya
On November 19, 2016 Ming Zhen Shakya died. This is in remembrance of her generous and fearless teachings. Thank you. Thank you, for everything you… Read More »In Remembrance of Ming Zhen Shakya
Stop Clinging to the Stuff That Falls Apart
We are looking in the wrong place. Our senses face outward. We first sense the external world. It is an easy mistake to think… Read More »Stop Clinging to the Stuff That Falls Apart
In This Field – Everything is a Story PART III of III
Double Back Again How wonderful! I received three questions and thought I would respond to them in PART III of III. Questions …is there higher… Read More »In This Field – Everything is a Story PART III of III
In This Field – Everything is a Story PART II of II
Double Back I received a story from someone kind enough to send it on as a response to PART I. Here is the response. It… Read More »In This Field – Everything is a Story PART II of II
In This Field – Everything is a Story
The Last Resort: Hell Number 1. One evening after work, I was going to my car when I saw three kids playing in the alley. … Read More »In This Field – Everything is a Story
Surrender
The Old Bride knows that you must surrender how you’d like it to go and meet what shows up in your life. She says that… Read More »Surrender
WORRY, WORRY, WORRY
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear. William Shakespeare I see worry as a seeking for a result, a particular result.… Read More »WORRY, WORRY, WORRY
Take the Stitches Out: Repairing the Robe of Our Lives
Preliminary to the solemn ceremony in which students of the Buddha take vows to uphold the moral precepts of this spiritual path, students first sew… Read More »Take the Stitches Out: Repairing the Robe of Our Lives