Devotion...

"Devotion is the essence of the path and if we have in mind nothing but the guru and feel nothing but fervent devotion, whatever occurs is perceived as his blessing. If we simply practice with this constantly present devotion, this is prayer itself.

When all these thoughts are imbued with devotion to the guru, there is a natural confidence that will take care of whatever may happen. All forms are the guru, all sounds are prayer, and all gross and subtle thoughts arise as devotion. Everything is spontaneously liberated in the absolute nature, like knots untied in the sky."

DILGO KHYENTSE RINPOCHE

Gratitude and expectations...

“Do not spoil what you have by 

desiring what you have not; 

remember that what you now 

have was once among the 

things only hoped for.” 

Epicurus

Courage...

“Courage is not the towering oak that
sees storms come and go; 

it is the fragile blossom that opens
in the snow.” 

Alice Mackenzie Swaim

The Four Vows of a Bodhisattva

Sentient beings are numberless; we vow to liberate them.

Delusions are inexhaustible; we vow to transcend them.

Dharma teachings are boundless; we vow to master them.

The Wisdom Way of Enlightenment is supreme:

 we vow to embody it.

Harmony and Freedom...

“Hidden in the mystery of consciousness, the mind, incorporeal, flies alone far away. Those who set their mind on harmony become free from the bonds of death.”

Buddha

Love & Time

“Love and time; those are the only two things in all the world and all of life that cannot be bought, but only spent.”

Gary Jennings

Greatest blessing...

“A mind unshaken when touched by the worldly states, sorrowless, stainless, and secure, this is the supreme blessing. Those who have fulfilled all these are everywhere invincible; they find well-being everywhere, theirs is the supreme blessing ”

Mangala Sutta

Never give up...

“Never give up. No matter what is going on. Never give up. Develop the heart. Too much energy in your country is spent developing the mind instead of the heart. Be compassionate not just to your friends but to everyone. Be compassionate. Work for peace in your heart and in the world. Work for peace and I say again never give up. No matter what is happening, No matter what is going on around you. Never give up.”

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The meeting Point

The bats dwell in the cave,

The eagle is happiest in the sky

And the two cannot meet

The bee flies to the flowers

The flies fly to the shit

And the two cannot meet

The sun shines by day

The moons glows at night

And the two cannot meet

Fill the space of joy in your

Heart and there….we will

Always meet!

Somwang (Book of poems)

Dickinson...

 

“Not knowing when the dawn will come, I open every door.” 

Emily Dickinson

Apache blessing...

May the sun bring you new energy by day.

May the moon softly restore you by night.

May the rain wash away your worries.

May the breeze blow new strength into your being.

May you walk gently through the world 

and know it's beauty all the days of your life.

Apache Blessing

On wings.....

“Share your wings with those who have trouble flying.” 

Unknown

ANNOUNCEMENT: Nattaphon Yana

It is with great pleasure that Nattaphon Yana has been selected as our Private Scholarship Student for the school year 2015 -2016. Tiew has always demonstrated great ability, discipline and determination: he has always delivered his best effort and achieved excellent results. In the year ahead he will be working intensively on several development projects.
CONGRATULATIONS: Together with our supporters, I look forward to a great year of continued growth and success!

Courage...

“Recognize that you have the courage within you to fulfill the purpose of your birth. Summon forth the power of your inner courage and live the life of your dreams. ”

Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

Prajnaparamita

“"Shariputta, does it occur to any of my followers to think that after they have known full enlightenment they should lead all beings to nirvana?" "No, Honored One." "But that should be their intention. They should not be too caught up with themselves to believe that. A glowworm or firefly does not think that its light could illuminate the continent of India or even radiate over it. In the same way, the followers do not think that they can, after obtaining full enlightenment, lead all beings to nirvana. But the sun, when it has risen, radiates its light over the whole of India. Just so, an awakened follower when he is fully enlightened, without even consciously attempting to, leads all beings to nirvana."”

Prajnaparamita

Real power?

“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself—something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.”

Tina Turner

NEPAL

Our hearts go out to all those that are now engaged in prayers for their lost loved ones, as well as the courageous people of Nepal, lay or monastic who are rallying to the call and those supporting the relief and reconstruction efforts. At times the teaching of impermanence can be very wrathful...
There is an excellent chance for Nepal to come out stronger and better than it has been in recent decades. Its a chance for the institutions and political elite to reconsider their priorities and help to build a stronger nation. From this destruction we all pray for a wonderful regeneration. May NEPAL return to its past glory as a spiritual beacon. May beauty, love and compassion pervade this wonderful nation. For always!

Leo G Duse

On the now...

“Most humans are never fully present in the now, because unconsciously they believe that the next moment must be more important than this one. But then you miss your whole life, which is never not now.”

Eckhart Tolle

Realization...

“To study the Buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things. When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away. No trace of realization remains, and this no-trace continues endlessly.” 

Dogen, 

"Actualizing the Fundamental Point"