Category: buddist teachings
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Broken Glass Wisdom
“You see this goblet?” asks Ajahn Chah, a Thai meditation master. “For me this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. If I should tap it, it has a lovely ring to it. But when I put…
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What We Can Learn from “Dancing Stones”
Modern architecture, with all our advanced technologies, can be a wonder to behold. Cantilevered structures seemingly defy gravity as they sit hanging off mountain sides or jutting out, mid-air, over crashing ocean waves. But the wonder quickly fades in the wake of natural disasters. Throw an earthquake into the mix and those structures are left…
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The Importance of Keeping Your Gaze Steady
The earthquake in Turkey and Syria that has killed more than 40,000 people can leave you feeling hopeless, sad, and alone. There is a lot of suffering in the world and for many, it’s easy to look away. Looking away offers our minds and bodies the ability to self-protect. Our survival-minded brains think, “If we…
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