Tag Archives: Buddhism

Om Mani Padme Hum

Posted on July 31, 2006 by John

Oh, to express in simple words My fervent wish and prayer: Mankind, to find its center space And seek beyond rebirth and death; Not worry that it leaves behind Infinite unfinished possibilities. Peace: that is what we lose Amidst this … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 10, 2005 by John

If you asked a Buddhist monk who fled the monastery as it burned down to the ground if he would miss it very much, I think he might reply “Some mornings, in the winter, purple clouds would split the sky … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe the Hype

Posted on August 4, 2004 by John

The world is suffering and pain or so the Buddhists say but with control of mind and flesh for some, it goes away Not for the tree, or rock or mouse does this travail desist; nay, ’tis for man, and … Continue reading →

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Standards for Government Officials

Posted on July 11, 2003 by John

What do you think of this? First: Liberality, generosity, charity. The representative should not have craving and attachment to wealth and property, but should give it away for the welfare of the people. Second: A high moral character. The representative … Continue reading →

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Hanging Prayer Flags

Posted on July 6, 2003 by John

You can’t hang those outside our house, she said, looking at the string of fifteen small flags that I carefully unrolled and held out, stretched to full arms length across my big chest – it will look like an all-night … Continue reading →

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