Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts. ~Martin Buxbaum
When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. ~Peter Marshall
Master your senses,
What you taste and smell,
What you see, what you hear.
In all things be a master
Of what you do and say and think.
Be free.
Are you quiet?
Quieten your body.
Quieten your mind.
By your own efforts
Waken yourself, watch yourself,
And live joyfully.
Follow the truth of the way.
Reflect upon it.
Make it your own.
Live it.
It will always sustain you.
~The Dhammapada
These red and golden dreams so fresh breeze by,
And then they help my worry to decrease.
Sweet stars a glowing in the sky so dark,
They shine and give an everlasting light,
Their winks to me give out a brilliant spark,
My frown does fade; I see their love so bright.
Sweet sunsets grace the heavens in a breath,
And sweep smooth paint across the sky so blue,
To make a fantasy so free from death,
The colors of delight perfect my view.
The beauty of nature each day is grand;
My heart does dance with warmth upon the land.
~Janna M. Landry
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until they speak. ~Steven Wright
I once met the richest man on Earth. He was a beggar who slept under a bridge, but he’s rich because he had God. ~Unknown
Note: This poem has nothing to do with Jendhamuni’s life
Our love was a romantic book
from the sacred day we met,
your gentle charm enthralled me
from then-on the scene was set:
A sunny day, a rainy day,
it mattered not to me,
if I could see your happy face
and walk and talk with thee.
When snow was falling from the sky
and chilly breezes blew,
were it not for your embrace
I’d pine the whole day through.
So now we are alone my love
I offer you my hand,
to join with yours in wedlock
as all “dreamers” understand.
Author: Joyce Hemsley
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We gently caress you, the Earth, our planet and our home.
Our vision has brought us closer to you,
making us aware of the harm we have done
to the life-network upon which we ourselves depend.
We are reminded that we have poisoned your waters, your lands, your air.
We have filled you with the bones of our dead from war and greed.
Your pain is our pain.
Touching you gently, we pray that we may become
peace-bringers and life-bringers so that our home
in its journey around the Sun not become a sterile and lonely place.
May this prayer and its power last forever.
~Sensei Ulrich, Manitoba Buddhist Temple
Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude. ~John Chrysostom
Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.
Be Yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just Be. ~Thich Nhat Hanh
