Tag: kamma

Praying for a better day

Here’s hoping tomorrow is a better day. May all my dreams and wishes come true, all my fears allayed. Isn’t that a nice thought, and one that can comfort us on a bad day. I am reminded of the song…

What now?

I have not written in several days now. No inspiration during meditation, or epiphanies that have occurred lately. Meditation every day has been quite average and uneventful. I am not finding myself exceptionally peaceful, nor am I agitated or upset.…

Born again

So I died last night, but here I am today, born again. Yes, a new day, a new life. Not one cell is the same, not one thought or feeling is the same. I am truly born again. How wonderful…

My past lives

In this mornings meditation, I tried something different. I opened myself to the spaciousness of this existence, and allowed recollections of past lives. To my surprise, it quickly came to me that my previous existence was that of a Monk.…

Reflecting on the teachings

The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right View Wisdom 2. Right Intention 3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood 6. Right Effort Mental Development 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration How does one walk this eightfold path, moment…