Jendhamuni - Buddhism and inspiring quotes

As human beings we are all the same

Comment July 23, 2012

As human beings we are all the same. We have this marvelous intelligence, which sometimes creates problems for us, but when influenced by warm-heartedness can be very constructive. In this context we need to appreciate the value of having moral principles. ~Dalai Lama

Young children in traditional Tibetan dress performing during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 77th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on July 7, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A moment of laughter with elders

Comment July 22, 2012

His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying a moment of laughter with some of the elders of the Tibetan Muslim community who escaped from Tibet in 1959/1960 during his visit to Srinagar, J&K state, India, on July 14, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Those who are free of resentful thoughts…

Comment July 22, 2012

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. ~Buddha

A cute little boy with his mother, at Wat Kirivongsa Bopharam during the Buddhist Fundraising Ceremony on July 22, 2012. Templenews TV photo
Wat kirivongsa Bopharam

Comment July 22, 2012

Jendhamuni at Wat Kirivongsa Bopharam, in the wood.
This photo was taken by a genius 3-year-old boy.
I think this 3-year-old photographer did an excellent job!
Well, I would say this is one of my favorite photos!
Our personal consumer choices

Comment July 21, 2012

Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social, and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of our deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles. ~David Suzuki
The Leaves are Falling Down

Comment July 21, 2012

(to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”)

The leaves are falling down
The leaves are falling down
School is here and fall in near
The leaves are falling down.

The leaves are falling down
The leaves are falling down
Some are red and some are brown
The leaves are falling down.

The leaves are falling down
The leaves are falling down
They tickle your nose and touch your toes
The leaves are falling down.

~June Haggard
Message from major religious traditions

Comment July 21, 2012

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. ~Dalai Lama
Provide peace for another

Comment July 21, 2012

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another. If you wish to know that you are safe, cause another to know that they are safe. If you wish to better understand seemingly incomprehensible things, help another to better understand. If you wish to heal your own sadness or anger, seek to heal the sadness or anger of another. ~Dalai Lama
Avoid being narrow-minded

Comment July 21, 2012

Do not think the knowledge you presently possess is changeless, absolute truth. Avoid being narrow-minded and bound to present views. Learn and practice nonattachment from views in order to be open to receive others’ viewpoints. To me, this is the most essential practice of peace. ~Thich Nhat Hanh
Obstacles can’t stop you

Comment July 20, 2012

Obstacles can’t stop you.
Problems can’t stop you.
Most of all,
Other people can’t stop you.
The Only one who stops you
is yourself. ~Posted by Rishika Jain

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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.