From The Man Who Planted Trees |
"For a human character to reveal truly exceptional qualities,
one must have the good fortune to be able to observe its performance over many years.
If this performance is devoid of all egoism,
if...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT |
Angulimala |
If you're not familiar, Angulimala was a feared bandit during the
time of the Buddha. He was known for the "finger-garland" he wore
around his neck, made of the fingers of 999 of his victims.
B...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:04:00 GMT |
If the Shoe Bene-Fits, Wear it |
Please, observe a moment of silence...for your self.
Posted by on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:18:00 GMT |
Addiction to Sensation: |
http://dotsub.com/view/5cbc7d27-5bb4-4a3f-9319-be8...What the Bleep do we know? - Transcribed | dotSUB
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Posted by on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT |
While showering... |
I'd rather be free from thinking about what I'd rather be doing.~ I was thinking about all the bumper stickers and things that have a slogan that begins with "I'd rather..."...like I'd rather be fishi...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:44:00 GMT |
While driving.... |
There's a world of difference between knowing better and actually doing better.~ the world will never change as long as we remain just knowing what's better. The world (and our lives) will only chang...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:38:00 GMT |
During this morning's meditation... |
The Lord's work gradually becomes easier,if regularly practiced.~ From the Christian perspective, we are all sinners, meaning that being human, we are prone to making mistakes. It's a good first step...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:30:00 GMT |
Wonderful Opportunity to Learn/Practice Meditation... |
Pittsburgh Buddhist Center111 Route 908 Natrona Heights, PA 15065Annual Meditation Retreat24th, 25th and 26th July"Nothing is more precious than gaining mastery over our thoughts to direct them for ou...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:11:00 GMT |
Whose Job is It? |
This is a story,about four people, named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.There was an important job to be done,and Everybody was asked to do it.Everybody was sure Somebody would do it.Anybody...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:08:00 GMT |
Isaac Asimov |
The only constant is change, continuing change, inevitable changethat
is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be
made any longer without taking into account not only the ...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:48:00 GMT |
