The Buddha spoke about it. It is very clear that one should love unconditionally. I find that I share detached loving with my cat, Beauty. Now I will share her details. Continue reading
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Oh dear, it is the truth
Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates past from future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without anyone of us, and if our ego permit us to confess, they could eternally in our absence. – Maya Angelou
Akasha—Ether—Space
Akash is the first of the five elements. It is the most subtle and is the essence of emptiness. It is often referred as space. And it is in this space that the other elements fill. Its qualities are different to the other elements. It is cold, because it lacks warmth created by fire. It is light because it lacks the heaviness created by earth and water. It is immobile because it lacks the propulsive nature of air. It is subtle because it lacks the profound presence of the more obvious elements. It is omnipresent and it is everywhere. It is a part of all the elements. Within any aspect of creation, ether may be found. It is without form, boundaries and limits. Continue reading
Boundless love and compassion
Shantideva (late 7th to 8th century BCE) was a famous Buddhist monk, poet and philosopher. He authored the Bodhicharyavtara, guide to the Bodhisattva way of life. It is a text on compassion, ethics and enlightenment and was known as the Lazy Monk because he spent all his time eating and sleeping. He was known as Busuku, one who eats, sleeps and walks. Continue reading
Speak the truth from the heart
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. – Buddha
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. – Mark Twain
What is truth?
Buddha was once asked, “What is truth?” He replied, “Truth is that which can be used.” The definition of truth is, “That which can be used.”
Science has defined truth as that which can be made use of and which can be shown. Continue reading
How do we deal with sorrow?
We all experience sorrow, it is our understanding and perception which empowers us to become resilient. Sorrow has been written about since the creation of man. There are quotes which give us a deeper understanding and clarity about dejection and regret. Continue reading
Guruvaar
Thursday is considered the day for the Guru. It is called Guruvaar in Hindi. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Brihaspati (Jupiter), with mantras which focus on wisdom prosperity and spiritual growth. The most popular mantra is Om Brim Brihaspataye Namah. Wear Yellow on this day and offer yellow flowers. Continue reading
How to divorce Ego?
In Negombo, we visited the Reclining Buddha temple. I have placed some pictures. The paintings on the wall depict different aspects of his life. Buddha cutting his hair and he was being given his mendicant garments. Continue reading
Happiness is within you
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day. – A.A Milne
Do not cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. – Seuss
Can we restore the Garden of Eden?
We are a flower, a tree and the whole garden.
Thich Nhat Hanh has described this statement. I read it and dear ones; I wanted to share it with all of you. It is so beautiful and it made me understand myself better and I hope it does the same for you. Continue reading
Listen to the inner voice of Christmas
I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, Present, and Future. Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach. – Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.” Published in 1843 on 19th December.
He wrote it to show that the Victorian society ignored the needs of the poor and the rich behaved selfishly. Continue reading
Why give in to anger?
It is so easy to be angry. But after reading this, it makes one think.
Anybody can become angry—that is easy but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy. – Aristotle
Acceptance of grief and freedom from fear
Kisa Gotami and Patacara were fully appointed Buddhist nuns and were equivalent in status to male monks (Bhikkhus). They were ordained by the Gautam Buddha. And were known as Bhikkhunis (nuns). The time span is given as 5th – 6th Century BCE. They were renowned for teaching acceptance of grief, and freedom from fear. Continue reading
The four fearlessnesses – Vaisharadayas
The Sanskrit word Vaishardaya means an unwavering confidence in the dignity and infinite potential of one’s own life. One is held back because one lacks faith in oneself. In Buddhist philosophy, courage is synonymous with Vaisharadayas. Nichiren Buddhism teaches that courage is the starting point of all change in an individual. Continue reading