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  The Gateway to Compassion

  By Lama Palden

  After it was done—the profound altruism and compassion shown by rescue workers and by the multitudes from all backgrounds and cultures became an inspiration to us all. This is a time of opportunity to open our hearts to our own sorrow; a time of opportunity to open our hearts to those who have already experienced great suffering caused by hatred and aggression. The gateway to compassion and lovingkindness is to be able to feel our own pain, and the pain of others. If we are able to open in this way, our hearts can melt, and the healing salve of compassion can anoint all our wounds. In this way we can move beyond our complacency. At this time, we need to acknowledge our own hatred and aggression, too. This requires mindfulness of the activities of our body, speech, and mind. We now have yet another opportunity to examine our lives, values, and commitments. Where do we put our time, energy, and resources? More »
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  Necessary Doubt

  By Ani Tenzin Palmo

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  Food for Enlightenment

  By Sandra Garson

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  • interview

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  Tricycle: You grew up in a Protestant family in Korea. I’m curious to know what made the Buddhist teachings so attractive to you.Seung Sahn: When North and South Korea separated, society became complicated. Everyone fighting. So I went to the mountains to study Confucianism. Then one day a monk asked me, “What are you doing?” “I’m studying Chinese philosophy,” I say. “Chinese philosophy?” he said. “You don’t understand Korean philosophy! You should study Korean philosophy.” So I studied Korean philosophy. Then one day a Zen monk appeared and asked me, “What are you doing?” I say, “I’m studying Korean philosophy.” “You don’t understand 'you'. Who are you?” “I don’t know,” I said. More »
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  A Single Handful

  By Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

  To call something “a fundamental principle of Buddhism” is correct only if, first, it is a principle that aims at the quenching of dukkha (suffering) and, second, it has a logic that one can see for oneself without having to believe others. More »
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  The Money Mind

  By Daniel Naistadt

  Talking about money can be as taboo as talking about sex. We all tend to maintain a certain secrecy about our relationship with money. We are likely to keep its darkest corners hidden even from ourselves. Nevertheless, money leaves a visible trail. As money flows in and out of our pockets, it follows the many patterns that make up our lives. Whether it’s small change or big paychecks, money mirrors back to us the most intimate knowledge of ourselves and those with whom we interact. More »