Spiritual Melodies: Tully MacKay-Tisbert
The landscape of America is dotted with Christian influences, from the lamentations of oppression and hope of liberation that fused … Read More “Spiritual Melodies: Tully MacKay-Tisbert”
Tag: personal growth
Realizing anatta (non-self) through Travel
Visiting home. Such a strange thing, to visit one’s home. In this case a period I spent in Montana from 2015-2018. … Read More “Realizing anatta (non-self) through Travel”
The Problem with Kindness
There is a gulf between the secular and the religious parts of our lives. In sacred settings we talk about … Read More “The Problem with Kindness”
The Auspiciousness of Right Now
We’re all blessed to live in an age of the Dharma. There is an ocean of helpful video, audio, and … Read More “The Auspiciousness of Right Now”
My wee bit Hill and Glen
Nina with family in Switzerland. “Where are you from?” This question is often asked by new acquaintances, and it is … Read More “My wee bit Hill and Glen”
The Buddhist Practice of Right Intention
Right Intention is the second tenet of the Noble 8-Fold Path. It represents the strong resolve that practitioners develop to … Read More “The Buddhist Practice of Right Intention”
Shortcomings and Spiritual Renewal
In the March of 2017, during a conference trip to Nalanda in India (the old site of this long-lost seat … Read More “Shortcomings and Spiritual Renewal”
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism: Worldly Truths (2)
A passage from the I Ching can be taken as our “mirror” to reflect on the cultivation of morality – … Read More “Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism: Worldly Truths (2)”
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land School: Worldly Truths
A practitioner should remain quiet about his achievements and flaunt his mistakes. Why? If we reveal our wrongdoings and mistakes … Read More “Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land School: Worldly Truths”
Resolutions of Character
“Resolution” has several meanings. The commonly held definition, particularly at the turn of each New Year, is the idea of … Read More “Resolutions of Character”