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.