Dogs can be trained to detect changes in the human body —
there are even seizure alert dogs that assist patients during
the onset of a seizure. Source: Buzzfeed
A falling cat will always right itself in a precise order. First the head will rotate, then the spine will twist and the rear legs will align, then the cat will arch its back to lessen the impact of the landing. Source: FPTR
Rarely will you find a better hide-and-seek player than a cat. They’re experts at squeezing into tight spaces — especially when it’s a cardboard box — and there’s no doubt that their cunning and clever minds help them find the perfect hiding spots. Source: Vetstreet
Only through difficulty can you rest at the peak, look out over the horizon
that surrounds you, and rejoice beyond today’s imagination at how beautiful
life really is and how lucky we truly are. ~Michelle C. Ustaszeski
Don’t just drag out of bed every morning. Get alive and awaken
your mind and body for the gift of a brand new day gift wrapped
with sun light and air. Not just another ordinary day, it is the day
of new opportunities. ~Phoebe Kites
This site is a tribute to Buddhism. Buddhism has given me a tremendous inspiration to be who and where I am today. Although I came to America at a very young age, however, I never once forget who I am and where I came from. One thing I know for sure is I was born as a Buddhist, live as a Buddhist and will leave this earth as a Buddhist. I do not believe in superstition. I only believe in karma.
A Handful of Leaves
Tipitaka: The pali canon (Readings in Theravada Buddhism). A vast body of literature in English translation the texts add up to several thousand printed pages. Most -- but not all -- of the Canon has already been published in English over the years. Although only a small fraction of these texts are available here at Access to Insight, this collection can nonetheless be a very good place to start.
Major Differences
Major Differences in Buddhism: There is no almighty God in Buddhism. There is no one to hand out rewards or punishments on a supposedly Judgement Day ...read more
Problems we face today
Of the many problems we face today, some are natural calamities and must be accepted and faced with equanimity. Others, however, are of our own making, created by misunderstanding, and can be corrected...