Tag: Bhante Sujatha

A Tattooed, Biker, Vegan Buddhist

Who am I? Standing 6′ 2″, with three earrings, goatee, numerous tattoos, and sporting size 14 shoes, one might form certain opinions and judgements about me. Would my outward appearance suggest that I am a Buddhist? Would you ever guess…

Buddhism: What’s the point?

During last nights dhamma talk and discussion, someone asked Bhante Sujatha what the goal was in meditation. This got me thinking today about how goal oriented our society really is. There seems to be nothing in our lives that is…

I’m so happy I could burst!

Aren’t you happy for me? Does it make you smile, knowing that I am simply overjoyed right now? Would you like to know my secret to this tremendous happiness, and how to make it last? Acceptance (khanti) and non-attachment (nekkhamma).…

What if?

What if someone whom you love deeply and dearly were to suddenly separate from you? Perhaps it is a divorce or break up, it could be a losing a close friend or sibling in some way. But suddenly, and without…