1. Happiness beyond this life

    1 January 22, 2021

    We have received a precious human rebirth, which is extremely rare and with it we can achieve any happiness that we wish for ourselves. This is not just the happiness of this life — even mice and tiny insects are very clever in achieving the happiness of this life. Achieving the happiness of this life is nothing special. The special capacity that we have as human beings is achieving happiness beyond this life. ~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche

  2. Little though he recites the sacred texts

    3 January 19, 2021

    Much though he recites the sacred texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who only counts the cows of others — he does not partake of the blessings of the holy life.

    Little though he recites the sacred texts, but puts the Teaching into practice, forsaking lust, hatred, and delusion, with true wisdom and emancipated mind, clinging to nothing of this or any other world — he indeed partakes of the blessings of a holy life. — Dhammapada

    Translated from the Pali by Acharya Buddharakkhita

    If he recites many teachings, but
    — heedless man —
    doesn’t do what they say,
    like a cowherd counting the cattle of
    others,
    he has no share in the contemplative life.

    If he recites next to nothing
    but follows the Dhamma
    in line with the Dhamma;
    abandoning passion,
    aversion, delusion;
    alert,
    his mind well-released,
    not clinging
    either here or hereafter:
    he has his share in the contemplative life.

    Translated from the Pali by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

  3. Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not

    2 January 15, 2021

    When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius

    • Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not. ~ Ursula K. Le Guin

     

  4. Problem could not defeat sunrise or hope

    Comment January 15, 2021

    There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~ Bernard Williams

    • Do and act on what you believe to be right, and you’ll wake up the next morning feeling good about yourself. ~ Janet Reno

     

  6. Life is a mixture of sunshine and rain

    2 January 13, 2021

    Life is a mixture of sunshine and rain, teardrops and laughter, pleasure and pain. Just remember, there was never a cloud that the sun couldn’t shine through. – Anonymous

    • Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine. – Jack Ma
    • After rain, comes sunshine. – Anonymous

     

  7. Drop by drop is the water pot filled

    2 January 9, 2021

    Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. — Buddha

  8. A reminder to myself

    1 January 9, 2021

    With your supreme intelligence, you realized the intention
    Of the unsurpassable vehicle, the tradition of Padmakara.
    Guru of unequalled kindness, I remember you from my heart.
    I supplicate you—bless me with your compassion.
    I, Pema Trinley Palzang, a performer of three activities,
    From now on, will take control of my own discipline in thought and deed.
    I make a firm commitment, as follows,
    To avoid thoughtlessness and senselessness.

    In physical conduct, I will not allow myself to be rootless and hurried,
    Incapable of being still, carelessly following my every whim.
    I will always hold my own space
    And be adorned by the training in pure discipline.

    In speech, whether spiritual or secular,
    I will choose meaningful words
    And shun unconnected talk of past events or boring discussions
    concerning any of the three times.
    I will always exert myself in dharmic recitations, proclamations, and readings. Continue reading →

  9. Coffee and kindness

    1 January 7, 2021

    Today’s goals: Coffee and kindness. Maybe two coffees, and then kindness. ~ Nanea Hoffman

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  10. Whatever occurs, whatever it may be

    1 January 7, 2021

    Whatever occurs, whatever it may be, that itself is the key,
    And without stopping it or nourishing it, in an even flow,
    Freely resting, surrendering to ultimate contemplation,
    In naked pristine purity we reach consummation.

    ~ Longchenpa

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My Reflection

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

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

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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

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