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Tag Archives: Buddhism
Om Mani Padme Hum
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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Tagged acrostic, Buddhism, Hinduism, mantras, meditation, om mani padme hum
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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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Tagged acceptance, balance, Buddhism, daily poems, detachment, peace
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Don’t Believe the Hype
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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Tagged Buddhism, evolution, humanity, hype, self-importance, self-righteousness, stewardship
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Standards for Government Officials
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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Tagged Buddhism, Dhammapadatthakatha, governments, Guatama Buddha, leadership, public service
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Hanging Prayer Flags
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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Tagged Buddhism, daily poems, decorations, misinterpretation, paradox, sonnet
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