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A Simple Act of Kindness

Posted on November 22, 2019 by 5amt3n — 10 Comments

“It is helpful to remember that sometimes the most powerful medicine we can offer for suffering of any kind is simply kindness. It says: ‘You’re not alone. I see you. I hear you. I am with you.’ Even if it’s only…

Tagged with: Buddhism, Caring, Christmas, Compassion, Kindness, Spiritual, Spirituality
Posted in Kindness

Community

Posted on June 12, 2019 by 5amt3n — 5 Comments

One morning I was at the Library bookstore donating a couple of books. I noticed that the three people helping out at the store were all volunteers. I asked them about volunteering there. They were of course very helpful giving…

Tagged with: Caring, Community, Compassion, Hospice, Meditation, neighborliness, oneness, trust
Posted in Interbeing

Reframe Your Pain-An End-A Beginning

Posted on February 1, 2019 by 5amt3n — 8 Comments

Anger. Hurt. Anger. Shock. Anger. A feeling of betrayal. Anger. Quite the meditation session. Not my usual. As I sat on the cushion meditating my mind wouldn’t stop. Back to the breath. I’m in mourning? Oh my God. I’m in mourning.…

Tagged with: Anger, Beginnings, Caring, Community, Endings, Friendship, life, Love, nature, relationships
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What About My Retreat?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by 5amt3n — 2 Comments

The following is an article that I wrote, published in Buddhadharma: The practitioner’s quarterly magazine, Winter 2013 edition. I thought it worth sharing: Maureen Connor (Samten Wangmo) was ordained as a lay teacher in the Tibetan Karma Kagyu tradition in…

Tagged with: Buddhadharma magazine, Buddhism, Buddhist magazine, Caring, Community, Compassion, Gratefulness, Meditation, Retreats, Sangha, Spirituality, Tibet
Posted in Buddhism

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