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| The Heart-Essence of Buddhist Meditation
Meditation, simply defined, is a way of being aware. It is the happy marriage of doing and being. It lifts the fog of our ordinary lives to reveal what is hidden; it loosens the knot of self-centeredness and opens the heart; it moves us beyond mere concepts to allow for a direct experience of reality. – Lama Surya Das, “The Heart-Essence of Buddhist Meditation” My son-in-law has extended family in the Ukraine who are experiencing a lot of hardship and fear in this moment. We have decided to spend the next week and raise as much money as we can for the people in Ukraine. To help, please Venmo @beYouWithRachael. |
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| When the Iron Bird Flies… |
 April 12, 1997 – When the Iron Bird Flies… Last night, our neighbors visited us. J. G. told me that she was invited to a dinner with the Dalai Lama some time in June! She said that she would try to get me invited without having to pay the $500 per plate. I was thrilled at the p … |
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The Zen Teachings of Father Eli
