To Become a Teacher
“I discovered why the universe wanted me to be a teacher…the day I broke my toe…”
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The Kindness of a Stranger
“Who is this man?” many years ago Barack Obama helped a desperate stranger…
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Flowers: A Meditation
Some restful meditations on the beauty of flowers
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Teen Transformation
Teenagers following Challenge Day’s “Be the Change” program.
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From the Mouths of Babes
“You no never mean to me. You always nice to me. You a good person.”
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Colored Path
“she could feel the path… under her feet and wasn’t afraid…”
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The Path to Peace
Each spring, I leave my own signature on the creek bed in gratitude for its teaching of impermanence.
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Reflections on “The Cab Ride”
“It was palpable… I could feel his words…”
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Zen and the Lotus Blossom
In Buddhist symbolism the sacred lotus flower represents enlightenment and purity of body, speech, and mind.
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A Light in the Dark
“The darker it gets, the more brightly the light shines”
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The Awakening
There comes a time when you finally get it… Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on.
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Amazing Talents of Ordinary People
The audience were on their feet and cheering by the time she had finished singing…
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God’s Creatures
God’s Creatures: Why This Brazen Teacher Never Squishes Bugs…
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Not-Knowing is OK
In anyone’s life, there are going to be times of not-knowing. That has to be OK…
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A Fleet of Bodhisattvas
“As Buddhist nun, I travel with no money. I don’t have so much as a dime, quarter or credit card with me “
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No Difference
“…no difference between us except degrees…”
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The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget
The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget – Great moments often catch us unawares…
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Find What You Love
Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life”
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On the Toss of a Coin
“I was tossing the coin to decide whether to buy an apple or an orange with our last dollar…”
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The lady who forgot her shopping
How can we bring mindfulness from meditation practice into ordinary life?
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Hand in Hand
Hand in Hand – Beautiful Ballet Dancers – she with one arm; he with one leg…
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