We think high and low, we think we know! We think, we think, we think. But can we catch the one who thinks, oh, catcher can you do it? And then, again, the catcher slides Into her honey dreams And will she know of honey’s taste? Or does the catcher act? And round and round we go. Can we catch the one who acts, oh, catcher can you do it? And then again the catcher slides ...
Buddham, Dhammam, Sangham namassami. I am very thankful for this opportunity to be able to share my thoughts. Dedicated to Visakha Puja Day this previous weekend. Being acknowledged by Ajahn Brahm and the Perth Sangha (of monks and nuns) along with the new Buddhists and fellow online community members as Five Precept keepers during the live streaming this previous weekend has given me renewed vigor for the practice and had me contemplating. ...
It is raining today and I just love it. I love the rain. It's grey and dark outside but everyone's lights are shining. It is a day where you can give yourself a break and just read or do art all day. Last night, early this morning? I took the precepts. I was so excited and I felt so good. Kind of made it all official like I am a Buddhist. I am a something. Feels good. Thank you Ajahn Brahm, it felt good to hear you say my name even ...
I have been a devoted listener to Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmalis Dhamma talks since last year, and it has made it so clear how to progress on the Buddhist path, and also the mindset that is most beneficial to reach that inner peace I'm seeking for. I've found it easy in most cases to heed the advice given, and what made it even stronger was when I started reading the suttas for myself, everything became so abundantly clear so any misgivings or doubts I had was quickly dispelled. ...
Hi everyone, hope you are all feeling well. I wanted to share something personal, in the hopes that something good can come of it. As I've mentioned at various times and places here on the forums, part of my life is being a transgender woman. Something that many trans people share in common are various dysphoric feelings which often relate to our bodies and our senses of gender. Everyone is different and copes differently. The closest thing that we have to a "cure" ...
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