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NOTE: This is a repost originally published on May 19th, 2008. At our school our first trimester just ended, grades and comments are almost done and most people are starting to feel a bit frazzled. I came across it again and thought it worth sharing. Enjoy-AV
In a departure from my regular Monday Morning Meditation pieces, [...]
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From Zen Lessons - The Art of Leadership:
Lingyuan’s study of the Way and application of its principles was pure and sincere, rich in virtue. He had the air of the ancients. He was peaceful and serious, and spoke little. He was very much honored and respected by scholars and grandees. He once said,
“What people talk [...]
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As a former theater director and self proclaimed film buff the concept behind Pangea Day is both simple and breathtaking. From the website overview
The Pangea Day Mission & Purpose
Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film.
Why? In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it’s easy [...]
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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits has created a wonderful list called The Zen of Tech: 12 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Online Life Simple and Peaceful. What I truly admire about this post is how he has done a wonderful job connecting simple and wonderful tools that when put to use properly can provide a [...]
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Yuanwu said:
My late teacher said that among those who serve as chief elders there are those who move people by enlightened virtue and those who make people obeidient by the power of authority. It is like the phoenix in flight, which all the animals like, or tigers and wolves stalking, which all the animals fear. [...]
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Master Zide Hui said:
In general, when people are sincere and headed in the right direction, they can still be employed even if they are dull. If they are flatterers with ulterior motives, they are ultimately harmful even if they are smart.
On the whole, if their psychological orientation is not correct, people are unworthy of [...]
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Found this online. May this Thanksgiving bring you joy and blessings.
Appreciate Even Small Things
People who are thankful for each day of life and for nature’s blessings can also feel happiness in little things.
For example, they are thankful for the morning greetings they exchange with family members. They are thankful for their husbands going to work [...]
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Caotang said to Shantang:
In all things, if right and wrong are not clear, you must be careful. When right and wrong are clear, you should decided on the basis of reason, consider where the truth lies, and settle the issue without doubt. In this way, you cannot be confused by flattery and cannot be moved [...]
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Taken from Aboutdharma.org
“Dharma” means “protection”. By practising Buddha’s teachings we protect ourself from suffering and problems. All the problems we [...]
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