Usually when I think of a person as a transient, I am thinking of a homeless person. But today I see that I am just as much a transient. It would appear that I have a home, but is in…
My transient life
Tag: attachment
I am the middle path
I am learning to remind myself not to take myself or this life too seriously. That too, I think, is the middle way. And this means to be observant of my thoughts, words and actions.
Where’s Waldo?
Who of us have not lost a friend or a loved one unexpectedly. The shock of it can stir a multitude of emotions, from sadness to fear and loathing. While losing a loved one to death is so difficult, sometimes…
Into each life some rain must fall
While temperatures have scorched the Midwest over the last couple of weeks, yesterdays 90 degree temperature seemed to offer enough respite for me to finally venture out on the motorcycle. And while still uncomfortably hot, with the added cooling effect…
Interview with a Monk
I was extremely fortunate to recently be granted some question and answer time with a dearly beloved Monk and dear friend from the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple. I wanted to ask some stimulating and provocative questions, and knew that Bhante…