Month: November 2015
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Thanksgiving Prayer -2015
Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, speaking to German state broadcaster Deutsche Welle, said in reaction to the Paris attack: “People want to lead a peaceful life. The terrorists are short-sighted, and this is one of the causes of rampant suicide bombings. We cannot solve this problem only through prayers. I am a Buddhist…
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Happy Diwali (Deepavali)
Best wishes for Happy Diwali (Deepavali) to every one. As part of the Diwali celebrations oil lamps are lit and placed every where in the house often in artistic arrangements. The lamp symbolizes the light, the energy, illumination and knowledge ( Elimination of ignorance or darkness). To learn more about the lamp and the philosophy…
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Non-attachment: Agree or not disagree?
Do you “agree” or “not disagree”? The end result may be the same but the approaches for the two choices are totally different! We exist as part of the universe and as influenced by the laws of nature. Do you agree or not disagree? Think about this question and your answer for a moment. Reflect…
