Thursday, January 4, 2007
Solace
Solace Suffering is perhaps the most common translation for the Sanskrit word duhkha, which can also be translated as imperfect, stressful, or filled with anguish. We all suffer – the shape, colour, or magnitude of our sadness may vary but we all go through periods of distress. The letting go of...
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Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Aspiration
Aspiration By definition, aspiration is the desire or ambition to achieve something. It may also be thought of as hope. But it is so much more. Becoming absolutely happy would certainly qualify as the ultimate goal but having goals of any kind can motivate us; offer us a sense of direction. In the...
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Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Peacefulness
Inner peace I can only skim this topic as it’s so enormous that surely no one can define or examine the pursuit of inner peace within a relatively concise post. The world is not a peaceful place and within every soul there is some form of tension and stress. It is therefore essential to create...
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Saturday, December 30, 2006
My thoughts on destiny....
My thoughts on destiny Many believe in destiny and that our circumstances, be they good or bad, are predetermined. Some people accept their difficult situation. Others are content with what they have; they are optimists and live carefree lives. Regardless of whether we’re facing challenges or on...
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Friday, December 29, 2006
Joy
Joy Original Buddhism was less like a religion than like a set of psychological practices--exercises to do with your mind until you no longer need them--a raft to be discarded after you have crossed the stream. Buddha proposed radical alternatives to the religion of his day. His approach emphasized...
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Seeking Dharma
Seeking Dharma If we first establish peace within our minds by training in spiritual paths, outer peace will come naturally; but if we do not, world peace will never be achieved, no matter how many people campaign for it. Compassion is a mind that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and...
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