Tag Archives: Buddhism
Refuge Prayer
As I sort through papers this morning, I run across the beautiful Refuge Prayer that was given to me long ago. This is a joyous reminder of one of my first Buddhist teachers –Thich Nhat Hanh ( pronunciation: Tik · … Continue reading
Toward Liberation
The beautiful poem Sweet Darkness by David Whyte (from his House of Belonging) speaks eloquently of Buddhist meditation practice and the inner path toward liberation and true love. Photo Courtesy of Mark Baskett Sweet Darkness When your eyes are … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhism, Meditation, Poetry
Tagged Buddhism, David Whyte, House of Belonging, Inner Peace, liberation, love, meditation, personal growth, Retreat, spirituality, Sweet Darkness
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Imperfection
IMPERFECTION I am falling in love with my imperfections The way I never get the sink really clean, forget to check my oil, lose my car in parking lots, miss appointments I have written down, am just a little late. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged Buddhism, Elizabeth Carlson, imperfection, meditation, poetry, Self-Love
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