1. HOPE is important

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    Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today. ~Thich Nhat Hạnh
  2. Niagara Falls comes to a halt again

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    THE BEAUTY OF MOTHER NATURE
    The flow of water over the falls typically can withstand icy temperatures like those that have frozen much of the country this winter, but Monday's high of 9 degrees Fahrenheit brought Niagara Falls to a standstill – and photographers were there to snap some stunning images of the frozen waterfall…Watch video and view more photos
    http://kimedia.blogspot.com/2014/03/niagara-falls-comes-to-halt-again.html
  3. 5 Truths About Negativity

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    1. It’s easy to spot a negative person. They are the ones who are in denial that they are actually negative. 
    2. If you’re a positive person and surround yourself with negative people, eventually it’s going to rub off on you. Guaranteed. 
    3. Negative people are just jealous deep down inside. 
    4. Negativity is like dirt. Joy is pure sunshine. The choice is easy…
    5. When you look at others and constantly point out their flaws, that’s negativity. Before you point, make sure you know the FULL story.

    Source: Motivation one day at a time

    http://kimedia.blogspot.com/2014/03/golden-memories_6.html

  4. A Spirit of Hope

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    The Lord gives us a spirit of hope and a feeling of comfort and confidence that we can overcome the obstacles we face. He has shown the way to gain strength during our struggles. With His assistance, we have the ability to succeed. Listen to His words of counsel and comfort: 'Fear not, little children, for you are mine, and I have overcome the world and none of them that my Father hath given me shall be lost. ~L. Lionel Kendrick
  5. Positive emotions

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    If you always attach positive emotions to the things you want, and never attach negative emotions to the things you don't, then that which you desire most will invariably come your way. ~Matt D. Miller

Live & Die for Buddhism

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Me & Grandma

My Reflection

This site is a tribute to Buddhism. Buddhism has given me a tremendous inspiration to be who and where I am today. Although I came to America at a very young age, however, I never once forget who I am and where I came from. One thing I know for sure is I was born as a Buddhist, live as a Buddhist and will leave this earth as a Buddhist. I do not believe in superstition. I only believe in karma.

A Handful of Leaves

A Handful of Leaves

Tipitaka: The pali canon (Readings in Theravada Buddhism). A vast body of literature in English translation the texts add up to several thousand printed pages. Most -- but not all -- of the Canon has already been published in English over the years. Although only a small fraction of these texts are available here at Access to Insight, this collection can nonetheless be a very good place to start.

Major Differences

Major Differences in Buddhism

Major Differences in Buddhism: There is no almighty God in Buddhism. There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgement Day ...read more

Problems we face today

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Of the many problems we face today, some are natural calamities and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others, however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and can be corrected...