DharmaTweets: Buddha

Remember, the Buddha is not God. But you are just as godly as the Buddha.

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Wholeness

A bucket of water from the river is not the river, just as an aspect of one's personality isn't the person. (Adapted from Gil Fronsdal)

DharmaTweets: Grace

To receive the grace of forgiveness from one you have wronged is to meet a bodhisattva. Rejoice in the wash of warmth of such love.

The Long Weekend

The shenpa always seems a bit more palpable on the Tuesdays after Monday USA holidays. Don't forget to breathe after the long weekend.

Meditation and Beer

Life is usually just a little bit better after meditating--or a nice, cold bottle of beer.

Uncarved Block or Blockhead?

I strive to be what Taoism calls The Uncarved Block--simplicity and honesty--and less of being a stubborn, arrogant, blockhead.

Sometimes Everything Isn't Enough

Some people require all the freaking loving kindness we can muster. And sometimes, even that isn't enough.

Officiating

To be a sports referee is to be of and in the game but not the game. Very Zen, no? :)

Perfection

Are you always looking for perfection in others? That's a guarantee for disappointment. Loving kindness doesn't demand perfection.

Change

Before looking to change others look at what you need to change in yourself. There's plenty of work to be done there first.

The World In A Word: Oneness

@DharmaTweets' feeble attempt to explain existence/life/the universe in a word: Oneness.

The Oneness

Buddha, Rumi & Jung all searched to be one with themselves. To be one with Oneness, Union, Self, God, Mother Nature-it is all the same One.

Drops of Grace

Rumi writes of giving just a few more drops of grace. Can you give a few more drops of grace to those you meet today and everyday?

The Sound of One DharmaTweet Clapping?

Your not so serious koan for the day: If a @DharmaTweet goes unread, did it really ever exist?

Circle of Words

A client requests I explain something without "the attorney circle of words." It's beautiful, poetic, practical, and mindful advice for all.

Frosting

If you are living your life mindfully awake with loving compassion and good humor, everything else that comes your way is just frosting.

Teaching and Coaching

To the bodhisattvas who teach and coach our children, namaste. To help kids fulfill their potential and to be good people is God's work.

The Unstruck Drum

Rumi writes of the unstruck drum of eternity. But life's a struck drum stuck on making noise. Mindfulness & meditation help us find that silent drum.

To Know Ourselves

The desire to know ourselves is the same as the desire to know God or enlightenment. And vice versa.

Speeding

@DharmaTweets needs to take his own mindful advice. Nabbed going 45 in a 35 mph zone today. Breathe, smile, & go slowly is good advice.