“One day at a time” is a common expression that people use to encourage oneself or others to get through difficult situations. But I realize today, that trying to take on a whole day is a losing propostion. Twenty-four hours…
One day at a time
Tag: anicca
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…
My faith is in truth
But what is the truth? Is it your beliefs or my beliefs, or some beliefs that I have yet to discover? For me, it is none of the above. If I were told hold a flame to my finger, my…
Living well
Live well, die well I have come to the awakening that I will only have lived well if I am able to die well. When I am healthy, with Family and possessions, that is no time to know that I…
The perverted mind
Vipallāsa means “perversions” or “distortions” There are four perversions which may be either of perception of consciousness or of views. And which are these four? To regard what is impermanent (anicca) as permanent; what is painful (dukkha) as pleasant or…