Tag Archives: good in the beginning/middle/end

Best Life Saving All

Good evening!   How can we live our best life in a precious spring-like evening worth a thousand pieces of gold? This is it. The Buddha said that this is good in the beginning, in the middle, and in the … Continue reading

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Practice Is Perfection

Good morning!   In and after our sittings we have been enjoying a beautiful autumn morning, penetrated by the pure sound of rain falling on leaves, permeated by fresh moistened air, and pervaded by abundant green plants.   We are … Continue reading

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Attaining Amrita (Ambrosia/immortality)

Good morning!   The hot summer has turned into cool autumn. We are expecting rain at any moment, so the singing birds and silent plants are enjoying moistened air and expecting the compassionate rain.   The season of spring, when … Continue reading

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