"A highly individualized spiritual belief system composed of selected elements drawn from various doctrines." — Judie Sigdel
May the actions that I take toward the good,toward understanding myself,toward being more peaceful,be of benefit to all beings everywhere. Sharon Salzberg I feel so blessed to be able to share another of Barry Fahrer's gorgeous photos with my readers. Thimphu, BhutanPhoto © Barry Fahrer 2019
The following article was written by Quantum Preceptor (QP for short) on the blog Quantum Awareness. QP kindly agreed to allow me to share it with my readers. If you enjoy it as much as I did, please send some love to QP and read some other articles on the Quantum Awareness site. How and …
I am in love with every churchAnd mosqueAnd templeAnd any kind of shrineBecause I know it is thereThat people say the different namesOf the One God. -- Hafez Barry Fahrer sent me this stunning photo of a shrine in Kathmandu, Nepal. I don't know if it's Hindu or Buddhist. And I tend to agree with …
Here's another great shot from Barry Fahrer. © Barry Fahrer 2019
My dear friend Barry Fahrer took this stunning shot at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya. © Barry Fahrer 2019 Bodh Gaya is home to a direct descendant of the Bodhi Tree under which Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment. Barry Fahrer is an excellent photographer and I look forward to sharing more of his photos of India, …
Here's another New Year's post from my archives. Since I posted it two years ago I hit the big 60 and have fully embraced New Kadampa Buddhism as my spiritual practice. What changes did you make this year? Please share in the comments below. I’m starting with the man in the mirrorI’m asking him to …
It's hard to believe, but New Year's 2020 is just a week away! I hope that you enjoy the article below that I wrote for New Year's 2017. Habit is habit, and not to be flung out the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs one step at a time. — Mark Twain According to …
Here's another oldie-but-goody from my holiday archives... I just remember their kindness and goodness to me, and their peacefulness and their utter simplicity. They inspired real reverence, and I think, in a way, they were certainly saints. And they were saints in that most effective and telling way: sanctified by leading ordinary lives in a …
Continue reading “There was no room at the inn, but God came anyway.”*
Christmas 2019 is right around the corner, so I thought that I'd share this oldie-but-goodie with my readers. Enjoy! This weekend, New York was invaded by thousands of Santas, elves, reindeer and at least one Sugar Plum Fairy courtesy of Santacon 2016. I had all but forgotten about the event, until I spotted the first crowd …
Dear readers, Buddha Groove just published my article, Faith without God -- a Buddhist Perspective, on Balance, their blog on all things spiritual. I'm interested to hear your thoughts. Please add your comments below.
