Attachment is a fundamental teaching of the Buddhist practice. But do most of us ever see the attachment that we may have to the practice? What about the attachment to a monk or temple? I think this is an often…
Letting go
Tag: meditation
Buddhism is like a bus
I have come to see that this practice can be an attachment just like anything else. And there truly is no attachment that is ultimately wholesome or beneficial. Which is where I have come to see Buddhism, and any associated…
Searching for an answer
I’ve searched in temples and books, listened to podcasts, watched videos, searched Google, even asked Siri, and still I have found no answer. And aren’t all the churches and temples and synagogues filled with people just like me searching for…
Don’t hate the tree
Recently, a dear friend and Blue Lotus Temple sangha member stopped by for a brief visit. He happened to mention a talk that he recently gave at the temple, and how he sees the word “sangha” to incorporate all living…
Why I’m important
A dear friend called me today that I have not talked to in quite a while. I was flabbergasted to hear that my posts here have been sorely missed. I have been very busy the last many months, and I…