Monthly Archives: February 2014

Bored

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

If you are bored, you’re not paying attention.

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Infinite Friendliness

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

Dwell pervading the frontal quadrant, with a mind imbued with infinite friendliness, and so the second, the third, and the fourth quarters. Thus above, below, across, and everywhere, and to all beings as to yourself, dwell pervading the entire universe … Continue reading →

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As Long As This Life Lasts

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

As long as this life lasts: I take refuge in the Buddha. I take refuge in the Dharma. I take refuge in the Sangha. I seek shelter in the Buddha. I seek shelter in the Dharma. I seek shelter in … Continue reading →

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It is up to you now

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

The Buddha is not going to project you to enlightenment, as if throwing a stone. He is not going to purify you, as if washing a dirty cloth, nor is he going to cure you of ignorance, like a doctor … Continue reading →

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“Be Here Now” ???

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

Let go of the past, let go of the future, let go of the present, and cross over to the farther shore of existence.   With mind wholly liberated, you shall come no more to birth and death. —Buddha, Dhammapada, … Continue reading →

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Healing Prayer to the Three Jewels

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

By the truth of the Buddha may safety ever be ours. REFRAIN: namo buddhaya   namo dharmaya   namo sanghaya By invoking the Three Jewels, may all ever be well. By invoking the Three Jewels, may all be free from illness. By … Continue reading →

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No Trace

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Tashi Nyima

The Noble One’s appetites are stilled; he is not absorbed in pleasure. He has seen emptiness and knows the unconditioned freedom of cessation. His path is difficult to follow, like that of birds that leave no trace in flight. —Buddha … Continue reading →

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