The Easy Way
"The Great Way is easy, yet people prefer the side paths." Lao Tzu There is a wonderful little Taoist book called the Hua Hu Ching that I...
No Complaint Whatsoever
"Be content with what you have. Rejoice in the way things are. When you realize that nothings lacking, The whole world belongs to you."...
The Freedom of Not-Knowing
"Not-knowing is true knowledge. Presuming to know is a disease. First realize that you are sick; then you can move toward health." Tao Te...
Why is the Buddha Laughing?
"In laughter, we hear the sound of a thousand Buddhas." Lama Zopa Rinpoche As the world around us seems to be spinning out of control,...
Just Be Cheerful
My dear Zen Teacher used to say that, along with enthusiasm for life, being cheerful was one of the highest spiritual qualities we can...
Let Others Be
"Many paths lead from the foot of the mountain, but at the peak we all gaze at the single bright moon." Ikkyu Have you ever noticed that,...
Remember Where You Come From
There are very few things that we can know for sure in this life, but one thing we can count on with all certainty is this: one fine day,...
The Sanctuary of the Heart
With so many challenges happening in the world around us, and our lives careening from one difficulty to the next, we can find ourselves...
Enjoy the Journey
"A good traveller has no destination and is not intent upon arriving." Lao Tzu Imagine for a moment that you are on a trip, and the whole...
Freedom in the Now
"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Always say 'yes' to the present moment. Say 'yes' to life - and see how...
