Making Mistakes Is the Way of the World.
This practice allows me to be in the world... After all, the sutras are very clear on the negative effects of intoxicants.
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Alex Kakuyo
3 Spiritual Lessons That I Have Learned from the Ocean.
The ocean is incredibly beautiful, but I’ve learned that it can also be dangerous. This is especially true where riptides are concerned.
3 Dharma Lessons My Sister’s Dog Taught Me.
I think the world would be a better place if people as a whole were more dog-like. But dogs require a lot of time and patience.
What Plants Have Taught Me About the Bodhisattva Vows.
There have been many times where I spent hours crawling through the dirt, pulling out invasive plants, only to get up and wonder if I accomplished anything.
Intoku: Do Good Works in Secret.
This is the essence of Intoku: to keep doing good works no matter how much suffering occurs around us. But the practice doesn't end there.
Shojin Ryori: Just Stir the Pot.
Shojin Ryori practitioners are able to turn vegetarian cooking into a pathway towards awakening. And we can do the same by simply living every day with a full heart.
Experiencing the Dark Side of Impermanence.
Intellectually, I understand the teaching of impermanence. I get that everything changes. I understand that relationships are no exception to the rule.