Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Abandoning gossip
Abandoning gossip, he abstains from gossip; he speaks at the right time, speaks what is fact, speaks on what is good, speaks on the Dhamma and the Discipline; at the right time he speaks such words as are worth recording, reasonable, moderate, and beneficial. -Majjhima-Nikaya From "365 Buddha: Daily Meditations," edited by Jeff Schmidt. Abandoning Gossip Teach me to forgo the pleasures of delicious gossip. Purify my Heart. Teach me to honor the divine in all beings; Purify my Heart. Teach me to...
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Only One Thing Matters
The Holy One hates him who says one thing in his mouth, and another in his heart. - Babylonian Talmud, Pesachim 113b Only One Thing Matters Shams only knows a little of this world. Shams knows this: “the heart is truth... all else, is vanity.” Shamsuddin knows but a little of this world. Shams know this: “the heart is true life depends on this.” Shams know only this: “silence is the beginning of all.” © 2008 Shamsuddin
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Consideration
Consideration The heart of every man, both good and bad, is the abode of God, and care should be taken never to wound anyone by word or act. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan I'm sorry, Please forgive me for whatever is going on inside me that manifests as Hurt. Want to be free of That? Want to be Free of That! I love you Please accept me And whatever is going on inside me that manifests as Fear. WANT to be Free of That! Want to be FREE of That? © 2008 Shamsuddin
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Perfection i see in You
The Perfection i see in You The perfection i see in You Lifts, rises above the play and fray; To The The Heart's Agreement. There is no fear when you come near; You are life unfolding as it could. Shams asks, "Who is this i/eye that can discern perfection?"
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Bismillah
Bismilla I begin a moment with you; Across time Beyond space, we meet again. A conversation of the Heart continuing always in this Divine Now Being One © 2008 Shams-i
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