How we see
Continuing with the quotes, here is one that I really enjoy: “We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” – Anaïs Nin As simple as many quotes are, I find it full of wisdom. The first...
View ArticleThe Adventure to Tathagata Meditation Center
Once upon a time… On the 14th day of the 5th month, the YWP made their journey up north to the Tathagata Meditation Center (TMC) in San Jose to teach a class how to spot and defend themselves from the...
View ArticleWhat is LOVE?
Note: Way back at the beginning of April, a few of us in the YWP hosted a Day of Dhamma for the UC Riverside Buddhist Student Association (BSA). The topic for the day’s teachings was the ever popular...
View ArticleKindness Beware! We’re Coming to Get You..
Not too long ago, my friend and I were driving through a residential area which seemed to have a stop sign at every block. We were in a rush and there weren’t too many cars so my friend and I decided...
View ArticleKindness Beware!! Hippos Are Coming to Get You
Just this week, i had been lucky enough to go the the LA Zoo to study animal behavior with one of my classes, where i chanced upon a couple of gargantuan hippos. So thats just one of them lying there...
View ArticleGood-byes have been said
The truth of impermanence is one of the Three Universal Characteristics. Understanding that nothing lasts forever is not an entirely difficult task – living with the truth of impermanence can often...
View ArticleMake the Unseen Gift Seen
The present is consistently with everyone; it stands beside one like a friend, never flaunting ahead like an inept child one must watch with a careful eye, while never slinking behind where one might...
View ArticleDesires
In Buddhism, desire, or craving, is considered the main source of suffering. This is due to the impermanent nature of all things. We may get what we hoped for, but as with anything, it cannot satiate...
View ArticleIf I Ever Need a Reminder
This post is dedicated to B.L. on the occasion of his 22nd year of life (this lifetime anyway). May you continue to grow in joy, loving-kindness and wisdom, and helps others to do the same. May you...
View ArticleIt’s a Trap
My Daily Battle With the Internet WWW (Internet) : If you want your willpower back, give me your time! Rabbit: D: Here! Will Power: No don’t give it to him!! WWW: *Evil Laughter* Now I have both your...
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