As I gathered my thoughts today for this post, I was mindful that my words can have an impact on those who read it. And as much I am happy to offer joyful words and thoughts here, this Blog is…
Note to self: Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta
Tag: anatta
It begins with me
Growing up, my Mom was very good at teaching me not to be selfish. Being kind and considerate towards others, and thinking of others first. This was the person that my Mother always was to everyone. She was a beautiful…
No thyself
Anatta – No Self I have had difficulty for a long time now trying to comprehend the meaning of no-self. I could talk about it, write about it, but still I have not really had any true understanding of this.…
How we handle death
Recently, one of the Monks from the Blue Lotus Temple lost their Father. He was a young man, younger than I am. His illness the result of unsafe drinking water in his village of Kanthale. As sad as this was…
The Five Aggregates
For so many years now, I have tried to gain a grasp on understanding the reality of no self (anatta). My “faith” in the dhamma has always had me mostly convinced of this, but just as the Buddha taught, it…