Today is my second last day on retreat. I would love to bare my soul but it’s such a personal path and I don’t want to preach to anyone. That’s what fundamentalists do :). I didn’t have to deny myself use of the internet, mobile or mp3 player. I could hide away in my room all day if I wanted to. At the moment it is Saturday arvo and I have discovered Eurovision on SBS. Oh the Joy!!! It’s not about denial of anything. It’s about realization, understanding the mind and compassion for all sentient beings – that is living creatures.
I just find that looking at life through the Buddhist perspective gives me a lot of confidence, peace and understanding and a desire to share that with others. Maintaining practice away from temples and a potential guru is difficult but that is my karma. So, you know… deal with it. Change it or not.
Boddhichitta is an important part of Tibetan Buddhism. The concept of compassion and sending it out to others. I respond strongly to that. It’s what I do on a daily basis as a teacher <- it reminds me to do it more and more.
Oh that’s enough… I’ll keep the rest of it to myself. Unless you are really interested then… just ask.
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Hallo Zebragirl,
very exciting to hear about your adventures, looking forward to reading about everything!
Laraba
(Who's that? Your German linguist ex-housemate! I'm still alive!)
Hello!!! I was wondering when I'd hear from you again. You've been too quiet Magster. So glad you are alive. Send me a private email telling me all. How's the boyfriend? You're msg has made my day! :)
Zebragirl
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