Tag Archives: Buddhism

Thinking About Altruism

Posted on June 13, 2018 by swabby429

The old guru stressed one pithy statement nearly every time he ended Dharma talks to our small group of practitioners because he taught it as a core principle of life. “Buddhas and bodhisattvas {those who aspire towards Buddhahood} are very … Continue reading →

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Buddha’s Birthday

Posted on May 22, 2018 by swabby429

Unlike Christmas, which is celebrated in January by many Orthodox Christians or in December by most other Christians, The Buddha’s Birthday holiday varies not only by region or country, but also widely by its date. The traditional commemoration of the … Continue reading →

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Metta

Posted on March 22, 2018 by swabby429

Former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey harbors a lot more wisdom than just about any other contemporary politician who comes to mind. The Purple Heart Medal recipient evidently has done a lot of thinking and contemplating since his … Continue reading →

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Have A Buddha Bowl

Posted on January 28, 2018 by swabby429

She made Buddha Bowls before Buddha Bowls were cool. My step-mom could not shake off all the parts of her traditional Thai female role. Although Tippy had Americanized herself regarding fashion, popular culture, and career, her true domain was the … Continue reading →

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Is It Your Karma?

Posted on April 3, 2017 by swabby429

The term “Karma” is fully integrated into modern, western, popular culture.  When something bad or good happens, some people say, it came about because he or she has bad Karma or good Karma. This secular usage of the word “Karma” … Continue reading →

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Metta

Posted on March 22, 2017 by swabby429

This past weekend I received a snail-mail letter from Lobsang, one of the Tibetan monks I sponsor in India.  He usually informs me about his studies at the university at the monastery where he lives.  Lobsang also likes to include … Continue reading →

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My (Mild) Walk On The Wild Side

Posted on April 12, 2016 by swabby429

Sometimes I come across the old, risqué song “Take A Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed. The reference to  Andy Warhol’s “The Factory” and it’s superstars is integral to the lyrics.  Reed’s song was written in a subculture … Continue reading →

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