This is...a flashback,slice of a previous life.from a time way backwhen I was around 10sharing apricotswith dear lama Purtse. ‘lama apricots’that’s how we called him.he practiced his whole lifewith the same certaintyalone or with plenty,he was always there,diligentlydedicating his lifeto the three sacred jewels:the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha.I remember him fondly:apricots, dharma and consistency. Lama Purdse … Continue reading Lama apricots
Thích Nhất Hạnh is a 90 year old Vietnamese Zen Master. He is a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, revered around the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings. To my opinion, he is one of the greatest teacher of our time... Picture by Kelvin Cheuk - PlumVillage.org “When another person makes you … Continue reading Thich Nhat Hanh
"Hands of Compassion” by Mayumi Oda. In these challenging times we get to see a lot of people - especially women - rising and standing up for their voices to be heard. After decades of feminism, western women have become strong and powerful. "The fight isn't over" I hear some of you say. Sure. But … Continue reading The Modern Bodhisattva
As I told you last night, we have been spending quite some time in and around Brighton earlier on this week... well, this is why: Boy named them Sam and Tim (the small one is Tim, the big one is Sam...). Liberating animals - especially sea creatures - is something I used to do back in my mid … Continue reading Getting Sam and Tim back home…
"The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you grow there?” - The Buddha. I took a week off blogging last week, as I have been reflecting on the loss of Chatral Rinpoche. As the western world is busy mourning David Bowie, truth be said I … Continue reading Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche
With Christmas being nearly here, I have been thinking about the practice of Random Acts of Kindness. Giving selflessly is likely to be one of the most useful things to do at this moment in time, if we want to honour the spirit of Christmas. I see people giving their time selflessly, standing outside shops for … Continue reading Random Acts Of Kindness
In Buddhism, Green Tara is often referred to as the women's ally. Her mantra is : oṃ tāre tu tāre ture soha. "Tārā also embodies many of the qualities of feminine principle. She is known as the Mother of Mercy and Compassion. She is the source, the female aspect of the universe, which gives birth … Continue reading Making peace with reality
Sometimes, you don't need to do something ground breaking to be a hero. ordinary, anonymous, unsung heroes are the ones who inspire me the most. the ones who are not attention seeking or looking for praise. the ones who are not trying hard to prove themselves, who don't need the world or anyone else watching … Continue reading song for the unsung heroes
"I want to write because I find expression of my thoughts and emotions releasing and revealing" Hooded crow (Corvus cornix) in flight ... and also because it takes me to an unknown path. When I go down that path, I hear a crow and I feel safe, like I have a life long friend by … Continue reading i want to write because…
Hammer-head sharks, Crow and Crab revealed themselves to me that morning, after i sat in silence on a chair in a circle, in a village. the hammerhead sharks came first and i felt safe instantly. through me they sent an invitation for a blond mermaid looking girl to explore her emotions a bit deeper on … Continue reading Hammerhead sharks, Crow and Blue Swimmer Crab
