Hi Judy, you have me hooked on Koan's, my thoughts of the old woman is that she just doesn't get it. A monk is a monk! Anyway, this koan pricked my interest in...
AW- Oh, my, does this truth challenge my heart. I know each of us must have
someone in our life who just absolutely rubs us the wrong way. Does anyone
have any...
Stress Management A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a
glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" ...
Hi Pink - I am hooked on Koans, too! Your thought about the old woman just not getting it is a really good one. Joan's post about the old lady basically said...
Hi Lyn, I thought this was so thought provoking that I've shared this with some friends....minus your email address of course....Thank you for such an...
**) ... From: Pamela Date: 6/1/2008 9:02:24 AM To: giftoflovingkindness@yahoogroups.com Subject: [giftoflovingkindness] Re: sharing Hi Lyn, I thought this was...
Hi, Choose -- I have a resentment I can't seem to get rid of so I understand about getting rubbed the wrong way....its my sister. I've listed some Buddhist...
hi, nuala -. I am not by nature an understanding or patient person, not even as a child. Everything I know about restraint, patience, speaking softly, and...
Making yourself notes is an excellent idea! I can do that before a meeting,
put one by my phone at work, etc. Good idea for a visual reminder! Lyn ... From:...
Hello Again, AW, my dear friend, this is a very interesting post. I've been studying Buddhism mainly on my own for almost 2 years now. I have sought refuge in...
Here is another koan to think about. I think after my first read that a different view of lovingkindness and gratitude may be presented. It is certainly very...
JILL BOLTE TAYLOR was a neuroscientist working at Harvard's brain research center when she experienced nirvana. But she did it by having a stroke. On Dec. 10,...
Oh, yes, Judy, what you have discussed is meaningful to me. I remember at her Memorial when at the end of my tribute to her, I was overwhelmed with grief, I...
Dear Judy, There are a few diffirent sects of Budhism, the one i quoted here is the Mahidrama or the Sanskrit one and there is another called the Mahayana,...
HOW OFTEN WE WISH FOR ANOTHER CHANCE How often we wish for another chance To make a fresh beginning. A change to blot out our mistakes. And change failure into...
Hi Judy, thank you for sharing the Buddha lesson of the lotus, I had not heard it before. Silence, or lack of silence, can be interpreted in many differant...
Hi Gita Welcome to the group. Congratulations for new job.I hope you can deal with the coworker.Just keep your calm.If things seems out of control,sit,and...
I have an Irritable Bowel and two female cousins with Colon Problems The two of them have had serious illnesses from it. One--Colon Cancer and the other had...
Hi Gita, just a quick note to say hello and welcome to the group. A lot of good stuff gets talked about and I sure hope you'll stick around and join in....
Hi Pamela, What an interesting letter and thank you very much, I'll be reading it more than once. Cognitive therapy can do wonders but not for everyone....
Hi, AW, this reminds me of something someone told me a long time ago: If you get started on the wrong foot, you can start your day over. And if you mess up...
Thanks for your warm welcome, and thanks Nick for your words of encouragement. I'll keep them in mind today when/if I start to feel "stressed." Gita ... From:...
hello friends, i was wondering if any of you live here in toronto canada. i would love to connect, meet and be friends with you. it would be so wonderful....
Metta, I was wondering how your are studying Buddhism? I am interested in comparing notes as I have started the Discovering Buddhism at Home program through...
Gita, Wish you a stress-free day. Be blessed with peace and happiness. Nick   Shoot for the moon,even if you fail,you'll fall among stars.  ... From:...
Hi, I had studied Budhism for years with SGI-USA (Nichiren Shonin Buddhism). Google this for more information. They have home groups that meet at homes...
You Can ======= If you can't feed a billion people, then feed just one. If you can't hire twenty million unemployed, then hire just one. If you can't support...
Good luck with your friends project.....I'd love to come visit you, but its a long commute from Dallas!!!! But if your weather is cooler than 97 degrees, I may...
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