“As a mother would risk her life to protect her child, her only child, even so should one cultivate a limitless heart with regard to all beings. So with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings; radiating kindness…
How to love yourself
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Buddhism 911
Two Buddhist Monks were on a journey, one was a senior monk, the other a junior monk. During their journey they approached a raging river and on the river bank stood a young lady. She was clearly concerned about how…
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).…
Our hearts beat as one
How often do any of us feel alone and isolated? Sometimes lasting only a fleeting moment, other times lasting days or weeks. I suppose there may be someone reading this who has even felt isolated for years. I know these…
Return to me
When I feel sad, I return to the breath. When I am angry, I return to the breath. When I am happy or excited, I return to the breath. When I am fearful or nervous, I return to the breath.…