Recently someone new to Buddhism asked the question of how to pick a good teacher. I found this to be a very powerful question, and one that I would not want to answer frivolously. Also, I can see clearly that…
How to pick a good teacher
Tag: greed
Creating peaceful awareness
Is awareness always present or is it gradually developed? The process of becoming more aware is the first step in developing mindfulness. So long as this awareness occurs with understanding and acceptance. But how often do any of us gain…
Being me
Who is me, why is there a me, why do I have this life, for what purpose? Is this even “my” life? These are perhaps some real mind-bending questions for each of us. And personally, I find them extremely difficult…
The roots of greed and corruption
This is the impetus of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement going on currently across the United States. And a recent discussion with a dear friend of mine quickly became heated as we discussed causes and solutions to our economic crisis.…