14
Jan
12
winter day flakes and orbs
13
Jan
12
a winter wind charm
Am I a mirror of altruistic love
To the refugee
To the unlovable
To the widow
To the abused
To the ugly
To the beautiful
To the sick
To the untouchable
To the poor
To the rich
To the enemy
To all sentient beings?
Or do I mirror the fear
Of the refugee
Of the unlovable
Of the widow
Of the abused
Of the ugly
Of the beautiful
Of the sick
Of the untouchable
Of the poor
Of the rich
Of the enemy
Of humanity
And turn away in fear only to forget?
May I be a bodhisattva who realizes and mirrors the goodness within all sentient beings, and serve.
a new post on empty elephant -
emaho! om mani padme hung…
i am happy to share the link to jewel fire: a collection of buddhist poems - a new book by my friends, arya the writer, and diana the artist
http://www.allbook-books.com/html/jewel_fire.html
may all sentient beings be happy!
i am happy to share a beautiful link – “a winter solstice tale” from carol mackay mertz of stane brae studios:
15
Dec
11
sunlight blessings
Sunlight Blessings That Cure the Longing of Remembrance: A Biography of the Omnicient Khunu Mahasattva, Tenzin Gyeltsen [Khunu Lama Rinpoche], by Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche – a translation by Erick Tsiknopoulos of Empty Elephant
14
Dec
11
“solo time in Nature”
“Research has shown that solo time in Nature for three days and three nights provides a significant healing and transformative experience for anyone from adolescence throughout adulthood.”
—Angeles Arrien, Ph.D. Anthropologist
22
Nov
11
a cloud opening rays of sunshine
11
Nov
11
a new hermitage road in pitcairn
old roads with old dwellings
wondrously provide
new beginnings
the transformations of nature
05
Nov
11
the hermitage
years ago i was inspired by an essay entitled yogi spirit written by reginald ray that was first published in dharma life. perhaps, the essay is more relevant, or just as significant, for today’s practitioners.
consider taking the time to read, and reflect upon, the precious insights that reginald ray shares through this relatively brief, yet profound, essay.
the link to yogi spirit is:
http://www.dharmalife.com/issue16/reginaldray.html
om mani padme hung…om mani padme hung…om mani padme hung…
the following link offers a page dedicated to our sister wangari maathai – nobel peace prize right livelihood winner – where there are a number of interviews of her speaking on significant topics.
i lived in kenya for four years – a land of wonderful people and wondrous environments. the old mother of one of my closest friends, a kakuyu of the same ethnic group as wangari, gave me the name “wanjiku.” my connection with old mother was wordless, yet it was a deep and heartfelt connection - we spoke the language of the heart.
we all don’t speak the same language, yet we all share a language of the heart – loving-kindness where words are not always necessary.
i hope that all who view these interviews …will be inspired by her words and work, and be inspired to keep planting seeds of compassionate wisdom within the world, also.
we wish you blessings sister wangari maathai, and may peace be with all your family and the land of kenya…
om mani padme hung…om mani padme hung…om mani padme hung…
the following link will lead you to a great interview of michael moore – it is so touching and significant.
please take the time to view the entire hour – it is more than you can imagine…offering a glimpse into michael’s upbringing, family, schooling – his life and work and the ingredients that gave form to his courage and concern for others… his experience since the oscar’s … this interview is more than just a plug for michael’s new book “here comes trouble”
http://www.democracynow.org/2011/9/28/something_has_started_michael_moore_on
