On Following The Path
Buddhism comes down to practice. This means making a personal determination and steadfastly taking action to accomplish it, no matter what obstacles may arise. If we aren’t striving to open a way...
View ArticleSo What Is It About Mondays?
Having had a lovely varied weekend, today has been like having a bucket of cold water thrown over me. Of course, it’s always busier on a Monday, with the weekend issues to deal with, but today has felt...
View ArticleChapter And Verse
Tonight should be interesting, it’s my second appearance at the Open Mic Night, arranged by The Platform at the Mad Cucumber in Bournemouth. Yes, the very same Mad Cucumber we frequent with our vegan...
View ArticleThe 1500th Post Has Arrived
Blogging is a labour of love, fun at times, less so at others and rather reminiscent of my Buddhist Practice. I’m not saying that the Practice itself is a chore, but take today as an example. I seem to...
View ArticleI’m Bomb Proof
The true victors in life are those who, having endured repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their spiritual being to such a depth, that nothing can ever shake them loose. By...
View ArticleOn Endless Possibilities
The challenges of daily life require us to makes choices or decisions. When we are open and engaged, we experience the greater self. When we are closed off, we are exhibiting our lesser self. The...
View ArticleCapital P For Practice
As you know, my Buddhist Practice is a way of life. A routine that I go through every day, Gongyo, Daimoku, even writing this blog. But routine is also another word for boring, mundane or even...
View ArticleChange Can Make Us Better
Life is made of funny stuff, isn’t it? I’m currently going through major changes in my life, in my job, where I live, everything. Now I have been very careful to scrutinise each and every situation,...
View ArticleAll It Needs Is Practice
Nichiren Buddhists believe that, not only does everyone have the World of Buddhahood within them, but that it can be achieved within this lifetime. Think about that, everyone you know has the potential...
View ArticleOn My Responsibility …
At some point during the last 24 hours, the number of visits to my blog passed the 100,000 mark, which I find amazing, but which also illustrates the burden of responsibility I have for the topics I...
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