haunting words for parents
Posted in Stones on the Path on June 17th, 2005 by DhammaSeeker“Once you enter the world of parenthood, you’ll only be as happy as your saddest child.”
~Phil McGraw
being present
Posted in Stones on the Path on June 16th, 2005 by DhammaSeekerThe most precious gift you can give to the one you love is your true presence. What must we do to really be there? Those who have practiced Buddhist meditation know that meditating is above all being present: to yourself, to those you love, to life.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
the holy curiosity of inquiry
Posted in Stones on the Path on June 16th, 2005 by DhammaSeekerIt is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.
~ Albert Einstein
accident-prone
Posted in Stones on the Path on June 14th, 2005 by DhammaSeekerGaining enlightenment is an accident. Spiritual practice simply makes us accident-prone.
~ Zen saying