The frustrating thing about our life is that there is no control over these emotions. That’s why there’s no fun. The whole purpose of Buddhism is to have fun, isn’t it? And in order to have fun you have to have control. If someone else has control over you, that’s it: there’s no fun. Do […]

Also, you should not limit your meditation to only in the morning or only in the evening: you should do it any time, all the time. Practice time is always now—it’s never in the future. Do Nothing

You don’t have to meditate for the sake of attaining enlightenment. If you are not interested in enlightenment, you can practice shamatha to be natural—to not be so swayed by circumstances. Do Nothing

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to look at the graphs and know things are going wrong,” said Newsome. “But it is not too late.” The scientists identify some encouraging signs, including decreasing global birth rates, increasing solar and wind power and fossil fuel divestment. Rates of fores

the fog pulls back revealing the sunlit city we hoped would be there https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fihrHpkWF/?igshid=d8eef3ensxx5

one leaf hitches a ride in my hair :: new moon #haiku #micropoetry #micropoem https://t.co/yz4RzRcRa0

Death takes a holiday

John Cage’s diary looks the way I wish mine did (via From the Notebooks of John Cage)

Do not just look for what you want to see, that would be futile. Do not look for anything, but allow the insight to have a chance to come by itself. That insight will help liberate you – Nhat Hanh Bat Nha: a Koan – Plum Village

first light — the cat crawls into my lap

young crow the same black as the power line