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When they are lighted

Comment January 20, 2015

In moments of discouragement, defeat, or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind—in fact, any reminder of something deeply felt or dearly loved. No man is so poor as not to have many of these small candles. When they are lighted, darkness goes away—and a touch of wonder remains. ~Tombstone inscription in Britain
Always another chance

Comment January 20, 2015

If you have made mistakes, even serious ones,
there is always another chance for you.
What we call failure is not the falling down
but the staying down. ~Mary Pickford
The first step

102 January 19, 2015

Take the first step
in FAITH.
You don’t have to
see the whole staircase,
just take the first step.
~sms4smile

Without forgiveness life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation. ~Roberto Assagioli
Softness

59 January 19, 2015

Water is the softest thing,
yet it can penetrate
mountains and earth.
This shows clearly
the principle of softness
overcoming hardness.

~sms4smile

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No one can live in this world…

Comment January 19, 2015

by Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda

No one can live in this world without being blamed and criticised by others. Buddha says:

“People blame others for their silence. They blame those who talk much and those in moderation. There is therefore no one in this world who is not blamed.” Further He says: “There never was, nor will be, nor is there now any one who is wholly blamed or wholly praised.” Not all those who criticise you are your enemies. You can make use of the opportunity to find out your own weaknesses which you yourself cannot see.

You should not give up good work just because of criticism. If you have the courage to carry out your good work is spite of criticisms, you are indeed a great man and could succeed everywhere.

Meditation student taking a break.
You Create Heaven and Hell Here

Comment January 19, 2015

by Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda

“We live and work and dream,
Each has his little scheme,
Sometimes we laugh;
Sometimes we cry;
And thus the days go by.”

Buddhist nun and 4-year-old meditation student at the Meditation Center in Leverett, MA.

“If you want to live in this world peacefully and happily, allow others also to live peacefully and happily, so that you can make this world something which is worthy of life.” Unless and until you adjust yourself to live according to these noble principles you cannot expect happiness and peace in this world. You cannot expect this happiness and peace from heaven simply by praying. If you act according to moral principles you can create your own heaven right here in this world. If not you also can see the hell-fire on this earth itself. Not knowing how to live according to this natural and cosmic law, we always grumble when troubles confront us. If each man tries to adjust himself without grumbling and criticising others we can enjoy real heavenly bliss better than the one that some people dream of existing in far beyond above. There is no need to create a heaven elsewhere to reward a virtue, or a hell to punish vice; virtue and evil have inevitable reactions in this world itself. Your faith is immaterial in this respect. This is the highest way that you can help in the welfare of your society and your country. Today, human society has developed up to this level because of this understanding and harmony of some people who have sympathy and tolerance towards the happiness and progress of others. Now you can realise why we should practice morality. On the other hand, you must understand that by helping others morally, you help yourself and by helping yourself morally you help others also.

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Our souls…

Comment January 18, 2015

Friendship is a thing that last as long as it is nourished
with understanding, kindness and love. ~evergreensms

If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision,
then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added
something of value to our souls and to the world. ~Joan Boysenko
Spreading light

Comment January 18, 2015

Morning is not only about the sunrise
but a beautiful miracle of God
that defeats the darkness
and spreading light.

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Our souls

39 January 18, 2015

Friendship is a thing that last as long as it is nourished with understanding, kindness and love. ~evergreensms
If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision, then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added something of value to our souls and to the world. ~Joan Boysenko

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Sharing and Trust

Comment January 18, 2015

by Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda

Flowers nearby the Buddhist temple in Bristol, Connecticut

Problems

Almost everyday we hear people complaining about their marriages. Very seldom do we hear stories about a happy marriage. Young people reading romantic novels and seeing romantic films often conclude that marriage is a bed of roses. Unfortunately, marriage is not as sweet as one thinks. Marriage and problems are interrelated and people must remember that when they are getting married, they will have to face problems and responsibilities that they had never expected or experienced hitherto.

People often think that it is a duty to get married and that marriage is a very important event in their lives. However, in order to ensure a successful marriage, a couple has to harmonize their lives by minimizing whatever differences they may have between them. Marital problems prompted a cynic to say that there can only be a peaceful married life if the marriage is between a blind wife and a deaf husband, for the blind wife cannot see the faults of the husband and a deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of his wife.

Sharing and Trust

One of the major causes of marital problems is suspicion and mistrust. Marriage is a blessing but many people make it a curse due to lack of understanding.

Both husband and wife should show implicit trust for one another and try not to have secrets between them. Secrets create suspicion, suspicion leads to jealously, jealousy generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation, suicide or even murder.

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Shantidevas’ Bodhisattva vows

Should anyone wish to ridicule me and make me an object of jest and scorn why should I possibly care if I have dedicated myself to others?

Let them do as they wish with me so long as it does not harm them. May no one who encounters me ever have an insignificant contact.

Regardless whether those whom I meet respond towards me with anger or faith, may the mere fact of our meeting contribute to the fulfilment of their wishes.

May the slander, harm and all forms of abuse that anyone should direct towards me act as a cause of their enlightenment.