We cannot change the past or undo what happened, however much we wish we could. Remembrance gives us an opportunity to reflect on and connect with the event, how the event affected us, so that we do not inadvertently generate more suffering. - Rebecca Li
Since no one else can get into your mind except you, you should become familiar with its inclinations and tendencies and know what to do when these tendencies try to catch you by surprise, when you are not careful and then gain control over you. - David Dale Holmes
Whether we find joy or not depends on the way we train our perception. It’s within our power to change the way we look at things. - Ajahn Brahm
Unless we reduce consumption, humanity is inevitably headed toward extinction. It’s a matter of time only—whether it takes 50 years or 100 years. Therefore, those who indulge in consumer luxuries and overconsumption are not to be envied but can be considered adversaries of humanity. - Pomnyun Sunim
Hi Friends: I contribute magazine articles regularly to Spirituality & Health magazine. My pieces are usually "buddhist themed". Below are links to two recent articles which may provide you with both information and inspiration.
1. Letting Go of Anger . . . The Buddhist Way https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/letting-go-of-anger-the-buddhist-way 2. How To Be Happier . . . The Buddhist Way https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/how-to-be-happier-the-buddhist-way The purpose of sitting and meditating is to cut away the various thoughts that preoccupy our minds. The more preoccupations we can cut away, the lighter we’ll feel. All of the various burdens that weigh down our hearts—all the stresses and strains we feel—will lessen and disappear. - Ajahn Lee
A life without peaks and valleys is a fairy tale. - Daisaku Ikeda
Increase your joy by rejoicing in other people's achievements, accomplishments and attainments. - Victor M. Parachin
Over 1600 research trials have shown that self-compassion is associated with fewer negative states, such as depression, anxiety, emotional avoidance, stress, and shame and with more positive states such as happiness, life satisfaction, social connectedness, optimism, and better physical health. - Ravi Chandra
Getting involved in the political debate is tempting, but it rarely leads to anything positive, and it usually increases our own agitation and that of others. We should not be disinterested in what happens in our surroundings, and when there is a need to protect the oppressed (even if it is only with words), we must do so. However, polarizing attacks and counterattacks do not lead to peace, welfare, or enlightenment. Contributing to peace with kind thoughts, words, and deeds is preferable. That is activism. - Tashi Nyima
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Victor M. Parachin ...is aVedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Archives
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