Well, we made it! Out with 2012, in with 2013! I wish I felt more optimistic, but so far it just seems like more of the same on almost all fronts. I've learned not to add to the letdown by making resolutions, but I do like to "set intentions"......ponder things that will encourage me throughout the year. Below is one of the readings that struck me as something worth starting the year.
Remember always that you are just a visitor here
A traveler passing through
Your stay is but short
The moment of your departure unknown
A traveler passing through
Your stay is but short
The moment of your departure unknown
None can
live without toil
And a craft that provides your needs is a blessing indeed
But if you toil without rest
Fatigue and weariness will overtake you
And you will be denied the joy
That comes from labour’s end
And a craft that provides your needs is a blessing indeed
But if you toil without rest
Fatigue and weariness will overtake you
And you will be denied the joy
That comes from labour’s end
Speak
quietly and kindly
And be not forward with either opinions or advice
If you talk much
This will make you deaf to what others say
And you should know that there are few so wise
That they cannot learn from others
And be not forward with either opinions or advice
If you talk much
This will make you deaf to what others say
And you should know that there are few so wise
That they cannot learn from others
Be near
when help is needed
But far when praise and thanks are being offered
But far when praise and thanks are being offered
Take
small account of might, wealth and fame
For they soon pass and are forgotten
Instead, nurture love within you
And strive to be a friend to all
Truly, compassion is a balm for many wounds
For they soon pass and are forgotten
Instead, nurture love within you
And strive to be a friend to all
Truly, compassion is a balm for many wounds
Treasure
silence when you find it
And while being mindful of your duties
Set time aside, to be alone with yourself
Cast off pretense and self-deception
And see yourself as you really are
And while being mindful of your duties
Set time aside, to be alone with yourself
Cast off pretense and self-deception
And see yourself as you really are
Despite
all appearances, no one is really evil
They are led astray by ignorance
If you ponder this truth always you will offer more light
Rather than blame and condemnation
They are led astray by ignorance
If you ponder this truth always you will offer more light
Rather than blame and condemnation
You, no
less than all beings
Have Buddha Nature within
Your essential Mind is pure
Therefore, when defilements cause you to stumble and fall
Let not remorse nor dark foreboding cast you down
Be of good cheer and with this understanding
Summon strength and walk on
Have Buddha Nature within
Your essential Mind is pure
Therefore, when defilements cause you to stumble and fall
Let not remorse nor dark foreboding cast you down
Be of good cheer and with this understanding
Summon strength and walk on
Faith is
like a lamp
And wisdom makes the flame burn bright
Carry this lamp always
And in good time the darkness will yield
And you will abide in the Light
And wisdom makes the flame burn bright
Carry this lamp always
And in good time the darkness will yield
And you will abide in the Light
— Dhammavadaka Sutra (1985)
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