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The Intersection of Dharma and Addiction by Dave Garton – HIGHLIGHT
The Intersection of Dharma and Addiction by Dave Garton There is a strong tie between the Dharma and recovery from addiction. In the traditional Buddhist Path we must first start with ourselves. The Hinayana Path requires a deep dive into the fabric of creating the separation between “ME” ... continuePosted September 13, 2022 by Jillian_Johnson
Overcoming Habitual Patters – HIGHLIGHT
Habitual patterns keep us stuck, how do we break free into a fuller version of ourselves? By Halleluiah Strongheart Reposted with permission from Strongheart Leadership. I have often wondered why it’s so hard to change habits. Even when we know what’s best for us, or how we want to ... continuePosted August 3, 2021 by Natasha West
A Book of Luminous Things – An International Anthology of Poetry: Edited with an Introduction by Czeslaw Milosz – HIGHLIGHT
A Book of Luminous Things – An International Anthology of Poetry Edited with an Introduction by Czeslaw Milosz Reviewed by Christine Heming Before you print a poem, you should reflect on whether this verse could be of use at least to one person in the struggle with himself and ... continuePosted July 30, 2021 by Natasha West
Being You is a Practice – HIGHLIGHT
by Kelsey Blackwell This article was originally posted here at The Marvelous Crumb Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the Rat — known for industriousness, thriftiness, diligence and positivity. That feels about right. I’m burrowing into my studies at the Strozzi Institute and gnawing on bits of wisdom that are ... continuePosted March 10, 2020 by archives-staff
How Should a Buddhist Respond to “Merry Christmas”? – HIGHLIGHT
article by Chris Montone, Washington, D.C. For those of us who have formally taken refuge and changed our religious affiliation to Buddhism, the end of the year holiday season can pose some interesting challenges — one of which being, what to say in response to the myriad ... continuePosted December 23, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Beyond the Shower Curtain – HIGHLIGHT
VCTR pointing from the Chronicles of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche A Memory and a Tribute to the Vidyadhara by Acharya Bill McKeever In 1974 Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche invited His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa to visit his fledgling sangha and its centers in the United States. In the roughly ... continuePosted November 1, 2018 by alexandra_kalinine
Give It A Good Cry – HIGHLIGHT
Respecting our sadness by giving way to tears by Susie Cook I am a meditation practitioner, a mother, a wife, a friend, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a teacher, a director, a gardener, a cook, a hiker, an artist, a walker, a smiler, a crier, and, yes, a crier. ... continuePosted July 16, 2018 by
A Place Where People Can Be Liked – HIGHLIGHT
In preparation for Harvest of Peace later this month, a Windhorse retreat leads to personal reflection on the meaning of Shambhala by Caroline Moore I have been attending Shambhala on and off for about six years, having completed Way of Shambhala and currently working through the Sacred Path series. At this ... continuePosted September 7, 2016 by CGH
A Polish Monk Finds Home – HIGHLIGHT
Nordzin’s Story: A Gampo Abbey Reflection by Tsondru Nordzin (Jarek Paslawski) Before coming to Gampo Abbey, I lived in Poland where I was born. I worked for a logistic forwarding company as a manager. Having job and a family with two children, going to a place like the ... continuePosted November 30, 2015 by
The Warriors Who Are Joyful – HIGHLIGHT
A Gampo Abbey Reflection: Lodro’s Story by Tharpa Lodro My given name at birth was Daniel McCoy Baker. I was born October 26th, 1989 in Cheverly, Maryland, not too far from Washington D.C., the area where I have spent the greater part of my life. I grew up about ... continuePosted November 18, 2015 by
The Range of Emotions… – HIGHLIGHT
…Inspired By a Child’s Birthday COLUMN: Children and Family article by Heather Grimes edited by Renée Picard Photo: Harry Walker / Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) originally published on elephantjournal.com Friday was two days after my daughter Opal’s fifth birthday. We went to Sunflower Farms with my parents who were visiting from Ohio. My ... continuePosted September 18, 2015 by
Opening the Dimension of Sacred Awe – HIGHLIGHT
miksang image by Charles Blackhallarticle by Roger Guest In this age of information technology, many paradigms are crumbling. Although populations are rising, fewer and fewer people are actually embracing traditional religions and the current slate of beliefs and sacraments is seen as less and less relevant. Fundamentalism ... continuePosted September 9, 2015 by
Adventures in Doll-Making – HIGHLIGHT
COLUMN: Children and Family Why our Imperfect First Try was a Winner article by Heather Grimes edited by Renée Picard photo courtesy of the author originally published on elephant.com We have no idea when inspiration will strike. It can come like a jolt, or as a slow-percolating notion. The thing is, as ... continuePosted August 24, 2015 by Dan
Child-free in the Modern World – HIGHLIGHT
miksangarticle by Crystal Gandrud About a year ago my 10-year-old niece asked me if I was happy without children. I replied in the affirmative, adding, “And I really like spending time with you.” She was pensive for a while and then she said, “I think maybe I ... continuePosted August 19, 2015 by
Contemplating an Empty Nest – HIGHLIGHT
Colorado Springs Afternoon light through a windowCOLUMN: In Everyday Life article and photos by Elaine Logan I’m at the gas station. It’s been a long day and I have a long drive home ahead of me. I feel sad, the kind of sadness you feel when it seems ... continuePosted August 12, 2015 by