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How Should I Handle Unwanted Consumables?
Question: I came across this teaching of the Buddha in the Surangama Sutra: and have decided to...
Nature Haiku
What terrifying storms! Is it true malevolence; Or only just natural? What soothing breezes! Is it...
Self-Reflection
A blade cuts thingsbut not itself;Eyes see everythingbut themselves. – Zen Saying
Why Balance Regular &...
Beyond only sparing a little time for Dharma practice, we should reserve more time for Dharma...
Blessings From Good Observation Of Precepts
True observation of the precepts protects oneself as much as it protects others. – Stonepeace...
Spiritual Maturity
The immature blame othersfor ‘making’ them feel bad. The mature...
Should Buddhism Be Made Secular?
Question: What do you think about making the Buddhist teachings non-religious to reach out for...
Law Haiku
The laws of nature are above those of mortals. Do watch your karma!
Is This Article Really Long Or Short?
The Heart Sutra says, ‘Form is not different from emptiness; Emptines is not different from...
The Upholding, Breaking & Restoring Of...
Those who ‘observe’ the precepts loosely, with some intention of possibly breaking them...
How To Handle Attachment To Mementoes
Question: I know that we should not cling, but sometimes, I cling to things like used movie tickets...