A Prayer for All Who Are Sick
Yakushi the Medicine Buddha by Enku, 17th Century My friend Sister Petra is a Christian nun who also practices Zen … Read More “A Prayer for All Who Are Sick”
Tag: compassion
How Archimedes Proved Ideas
If all the pencils and pensin the world disappearedI would write your namein the ashes on the hearth.If all the … Read More “How Archimedes Proved Ideas”
A Minor Prayer for Galactic Peace
May all beings everywhere, in this galaxy and beyond,find peace within ourselves, with others, and with Mother Earth.May we rediscover … Read More “A Minor Prayer for Galactic Peace”
Three Encounters wi ra Bodhisattva ay Compassion in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland
by dubh Endins. Beginnins. Nothin iver beginnin or endin. Continuity contains entropy, stasis contains movement. Nae metter how many times ra … Read More “Three Encounters wi ra Bodhisattva ay Compassion in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland”
China’s Harmony and Freedom from Fear
Amid the turmoil and scandal of the contemporary political world, many eyes are turning toward China as a natural counterbalance … Read More “China’s Harmony and Freedom from Fear”
A Ladybug on Carpet: Lessons on Ignorance and Responsibility
Almost every week I go to a Zen meditation group near my apartment. This group meets in the beautiful sanctuary … Read More “A Ladybug on Carpet: Lessons on Ignorance and Responsibility”
Mindful Birth, Mindful Motherhood
“This existence of ours is as transient as autumn clouds. To watch the birth and death of beings is like … Read More “Mindful Birth, Mindful Motherhood”
Buddhism and Today: Ancient Principles, Contemporary Conscience
Buddhism. It’s a millennia-long religious story that begins at Lumbini, at the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal, where the … Read More “Buddhism and Today: Ancient Principles, Contemporary Conscience”
Infinite Guru
Nothing will remain It will be brief Still I want you inside The minutes I serve you In the water … Read More “Infinite Guru”
Blissful Wisdom as a Key to Open the Mind
Lyudmila Klasanova Vajrayana or Tantrayana Buddhism is unique among other Buddhist traditions with the acceptance of the body and the … Read More “Blissful Wisdom as a Key to Open the Mind”