What if everything was sacred? Every space a holy site Car horns blaring prayers to chaotic cosmic deities The dirt on our shoes offerings of stardust sprinkled from celestial altars Mighty tenement temples rising up from cracked asphalt sheltering imperfectly venerated beings A reminder even that which we consider mundane is touched by magic andContinue reading “What if everything was sacred?”
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The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore – Translation by Thich Nhat Hanh
I made this video as an act of gratitude after the December 2024 EBMC Bodhisattva Vows and Precepts Ceremony. 🪷🙏🏻☸️ Avalokiteshvarawhile practicing deeply withthe Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore,suddenly discovered thatall of the five Skandhas are equally empty,and with this realisationhe overcame all Ill-being. “Listen Sariputra,this Body itself is Emptinessand Emptiness itselfContinue reading “The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore – Translation by Thich Nhat Hanh”
Bodhisattva Power
Engaged Buddhismfrees us all from samsara.We have the power. “The way out is in.” That’s what Thich Nhat Hanh once said. And I believe him. By awakening our Bodhisattva nature we’ll save each other.
Prayer to Kuan Yin
Kuan Yin hear our cries, save us from drowning in our cyclic existence.
What’s in a Dharma Name
Mirror-like wisdomcutting through our ignoranceClear seeing is here. Compassionate heartserenity radiatesKaruna is here. Deep tranquility,clarity, calmness, and strengthWondrous Peace Heartmind
A Spark Igniting
Stuck in the “what ifs”I make my own samsaraThis is what’s here now. A spark of joy ina really dark time can changethe entire world. Creating somethingbeautiful from so much paincan give us all hope. Mudita is hereregardless of circumstanceit is generous.
Opening Dharma Doors
Wise practitionermaintains clarity of mindand a sincere heart The key to practice sitting in stillness watching thoughts drift by like clouds Prajna arisingcultivating Upekkhaopens Dharma doors.
Dharma Protectors Keep Us on the Path
Dharma protectors,Guardians of cosmic law,keep us on the path. Ward off obstacles,negative influences,protect the Dharma.
Vibrant Dreams of Kuan Yin
Dreaming of Kuan Yin,among the lotus blooms, hercompassion shines through She holds my sadness –I am vibrant with her loveand I feel at peace
Enlightened Wrathful Compassion
Fudo Myoo, greatwisdom king who posessesmajestic power Fudo’s sword and ropetransform greed and delusionto enlightenment. His sword slices throughignorance and aversion.A force for justice. Snare of samādhibinds the anger demons andremoves delusions. Dharma warrior,may we take refuge in hiswrathful compassion.
