Although written for Bhikkhu‘s, I believe, as a layperson, I need to be very mindful of what I write here on my Blog. How to admonish another skillfully: “O bhikkhus, a bhikkhu who desires to admonish another should do so…
Heaven and Hell
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in…
Romper Room
Remember Romper Room on TV when you were a kid? Well, maybe not if you are too young. The show had a lady who would look in a magic mirror, and see everyone watching the show, and call you out…
Doctor, Doctor, give me the news
The Buddha explained that the cause of our human suffering are The Three Poisons. These three poisons are Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. Greed (Lobha) also means desire, and is our attraction to things we think we need but ultimately never…
Guilty conscience
Why do you have a guilty conscience? Oh, you say you don’t? C’mon, take an honest look at yourself. Aren’t you constantly motivated to do good things because of the guilt you have from previous actions in your life? Or…
Don’t be late
Last night I was speaking to Bhante Samita, and he commented that he read yesterdays post about being heedful. He mentioned that I used the word Appamada, and I said yes I did. Bhante said, “you know, that means don’t…