Faith is called “the seed,” and without it the plant of spiritual life cannot start at all. Without faith one can, as a matter of fact, do nothing worthwhile at all.
Source: “The Way of Wisdom: The Five Spiritual Faculties”, by Edward Conze.
Access to Insight (Legacy Edition), 30 November 2013.
Lotus pond.
Snow scene today February 2, 2015.
Snow scene on February 2, 2015.
A great thinker was asked,
“What is the meaning of Life?”
He replied, “Life itself has no meaning,
it’s an opportunity to create a meaning.”
~hamariweb sms
If ‘special’ means loving, caring and dear,
If ‘special’ means thoughtful too and
if ‘special’ means tender, gentle and kind,
then special surely means ‘YOU’
~sms4smile
Every step we make has the power to heal and transform. Not only can we heal ourselves by our steps, but we can help the Earth and the environment.
When we look deeply into ourselves, we can identify elements of the Kingdom of God that are available in the here and now. To me the Kingdom of God or the Pure Land of the Buddha is not a vague idea; it is a reality. That pine tree standing on the mountain is so beautiful, solid, and green. To me the pine tree belongs to the Kingdom of God, the Pure Land of the Buddha. Your beautiful child with her fresh smile belongs to the Kingdom of God, and you also belong to the Kingdom of God. ~Thich Nhat Hanh
You are the light of my world,
The music in my heart and
The first thought of my day.
~hamariweb sms
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Though you might conquer in battle
A thousand times a thousand men,
You’re the greatest battle-winner
If you conquer just one – yourself.
~The Dhammapada
Vipassana Master, Ven. Dejapanno and the student.
If 'special' means loving, caring and dear,
If 'special' means thoughtful too and
If 'special' means tender, gentle and kind,
then special surely means 'YOU'
~sms4smile
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Life is full of difficulties. But don’t despise life. Human life is an opportunity to learn and grow. You have lessons to learn and develop your wisdom. If you don’t learn deeply you have to come back again to learn. All the difficulties you are going through are very meaningful if you have the right attitude and proper perspective. You must help others to live a meaningful life and there are others who will help you. We must have some kammic connection. We will help each other. So, please don’t think all these difficulties are meaningless. We cannot go around; we have to go through.
Things will never be perfect in life. Better not to expect perfection. I am not perfect; I will never be, and I don’t expect that.
“That which does not kill me makes me stronger.” (Nietzsche) Even with all its pain, disappointment, despair and regret, I still find life interesting and meaningful. Source: Buddhanet
