Gifts of Spirit

The point in life is to know what’s enough–why envy those otherworld immortals?With the happiness held in one inch-square heartyou can fill the whole space between heaven and earth.— Gensei, Zen monk (1623 – 1668) Are you still with me? I know that the subject of money can be uncomfortable. I was taught that discussing … Read more

Blessings of the Full Moon in Pisces

With the wish to free all beingsI will always go for refugeTo the Buddha, Dharma and SanghaUntil the attainment of full Enlightenment Enthused by Compassion and WisdomToday in the Buddha’s presenceI generate the Mind of EnlightenmentFor the benefit of all sentient beings. For as long as space enduresAnd as long as sentient beings remainMay I … Read more

It’s a wonderful life

What a wonderful life I’ve had! If only I’d realized it sooner! — Colette As Lughnassadh reminds us, the Wheel is turning, and while summer’s heat continues as if it will last forever, there is already a feverishness about it. The birds, the creatures of fields and forests, and even the Green Ones are now … Read more