Bow & Be
ThatTooTimeless&NewbornCaperingThroughWhat loveCan leave on thoseTraces of EarthEnduringThe rivers andAll that May be trueMaybe.My whole past, too.My heart.The lost partOf the brain.Cutting like a … Read More “Bow & Be”
Tag: faith
Wry and Kind Piety: Revisiting Donald Scripps in “The History Boys”
Just under a decade ago, I went through a The History Boys phase (both the play and film)—perhaps due to … Read More “Wry and Kind Piety: Revisiting Donald Scripps in “The History Boys””
The Delta
I don’t know why I became an atheist,Yet some days I can tastethe divine. It sits still in mymouth, as a … Read More “The Delta”
Master Huijing’s Dharma Words About Faith in Pure Land
For now, we are not just born to be human beings, but also to encounter the Buddhist teachings, and the … Read More “Master Huijing’s Dharma Words About Faith in Pure Land”
Burn the Bridge After Crossing It
Master Jingzong; English translation by Foyuan, edited by Fojin If a man finds faith in the Dharma in the course … Read More “Burn the Bridge After Crossing It”
Mindful Christmas! Remembering Our Values
We managed to get a couple of the few remaining seats for the Christmas Oratorio, having only this morning decided … Read More “Mindful Christmas! Remembering Our Values”
Embrace your advantages and deploy your blessings for the good of others
Every day I choose a quote from a Buddhist source that runs on the homepage of Buddhistdoor Global. Tuesday’s theme … Read More “Embrace your advantages and deploy your blessings for the good of others”
Hearing and Seeing
Master Jingzong; English translation by Foying, edited by Jingxing We may develop trust in someone by listening to their words. But … Read More “Hearing and Seeing”
Am I a Buddhist?
Graham Lock I have recently seen a few YouTube vids of talks and discussions in which renowned Dharma teachers assert … Read More “Am I a Buddhist?”