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“As long as you find something beautiful, good, and true to believe in and abide by, you have the equivalent of God in your life.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

“Anyone can practice some nonviolence, even soldiers. Some army generals, for example, conduct their operations in ways that avoid killing innocent people; this is a kind of nonviolence. To help soldiers move in the nonviolent direction, we have to be … Continue reading →

We have negative mental habits that come up over and over again. One of the most significant negative habits we should be aware of is that of constantly allowing our mind to run off into the future. Perhaps we got … Continue reading →

“Friendship is the only cure for hatred, the only guarantee of peace.” ~The Buddha

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” ~The Buddha

About Buddhism The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others. The greatest precept is continual awareness. The greatest medicine is the emptiness of everything. The greatest action is not conforming … Continue reading →

Albert Einstein – “The distinction between the past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion” I remember Ian saying that Einstein thought that Buddhism was the only “religion” that made any sense. Have a good festive season, Namaste, … Continue reading →