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Wesak/Taurus/Scorprio Full Moon May 5 10:36pm EST to May 6 3:36am GMT

Wesak is the celebration of Buddha’s birth & enlightenment, & in some traditions also his death. As the most important figure in Buddhism his life is celebrated and revered. Gathering to chant and pray are an important part of a traditional … Continue reading

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Cultivating Compassion – Meditation on Chenrezig

Part 4 of 4, continued from Be compassionate by being the hand that reaches out to the injured knee Cultivating compassion isn’t a goal.  It is a process, a life-long process. Understanding the concept of suffering helps us to better understand and … Continue reading

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Be compassionate by being the hand that reaches out to the injured knee

Part 3 of 4, continued from True compassion knows no conditions, limitations, or restrictions Three Aspects of Compassion Compassion has three aspects: positive (one person), universal (universe), and Buddha (omnipresence or all-pervasive power), as described by Stephen Batchelor in Buddhism without … Continue reading

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True compassion knows no conditions, limitations, or restrictions

Part 2 of 4, continued from Compassion and Developing Bodhichitta We all want happiness, peace and serenity.  No one wants to suffer.  No one wants any suffering of any kind.  There was a time when I was going through a rough … Continue reading

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Compassion and Developing Bodhichitta

The thought for today is COMPASSION. Mother Teresa implored us to “find someone who thinks he is alone and let him know that he is not.” Compassion is at the core of anyone seeking enlightenment.  It is the very essence … Continue reading

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