Spiritual life is a battlefield.  Over time, the battle worsens for the serious spiritual adept – threats along the path are more ominous. The path narrows. The dangers more perilous. Hazards multiply. The demons of… 

  These teachings are for your sake. Trees and weeds, tables and doors expound and exalt the Dharma for your sake. You, in turn, expound and exalt the Dharma for the sake of trees, weeds,… 

Awakening before dawn, I cover my eyes and think of serving; giving little services throughout the day. I think of those who died – over 150,000 others died during the night. I bow before the…