Tag: Triple Gem

In honor of my teacher

teacher

First and foremost I should make it clear that my teacher is the Buddha. And while the dhamma is a living and breathing guide for each of us, the Buddha himself is of course dead. But many years ago I…

A day in the life

a day in the life

Today I was thinking that it might be good to talk about a day in the life of an average Buddhist. But as my thoughts began to materialize, I realized that a day in the life of a Buddhist is…

The Full Monty

Yes, I think it’s time for me to expose myself. Sort of a Buddhist “Full Monty” if you will. I always do my best to write mindfully and with a gentleness. But I think perhaps there is not enough personal…

Buddha was wrong!

He said there is a way from suffering, and that’s just not true. I have tried day after day, and I still suffer. In fact suffering is part of who I am. I have been wronged and hurt by others,…