“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ~Alan Watts As I enter the later stage of life, I find myself...

‘Through the practice of the Buddhist Path, one can begin to experience the truth of the Unconditioned, not as a philosophical idea, but as a living reality.’ Trevor Leggett

‘Don't let your mind get too tense or too inwardly concentrated; let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.’ Words of my Perfect Teacher

‘The past is like empty space; Know anything and the Basic principle is lost, Casting a clear light on the world, Illuminating, yet obscured.’ Niutou Farong

“When we show up for our kids in moments when no one showed up for us, we’re not just healing them. We’re healing ourselves.” ~Dr. Becky Kenedy I wasn’t taught to pause and breathe when I was overwhelmed. I was taught to push through. To be a “good girl.” To smile...

‘Only this one scroll of scripture — every word unclear. The sun rises, the moon sets — when will it ever be fully understood?’ Everyday Buddhism