We discover simplicity in the silence of contemplative prayer ( Read more... )

Accurate Translation of the Tao Te Ching

( Lately i have had nothing much on my mind; and that fact has been much on my mind lately, Read more... )

When I want to move
or to speak,
first I shall examine my state of mind,
and firmly act in a suitable way

Whenever my mind becomes attached
or angry,
I shall not reacvt, nor shall I speak;
I shall remain mum and unmoved like a tree.

-- Shantidevi (8th century Buddhist)

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In the morning as the storm begins to blow away ( Read more... )

(I saw in the mist a little village of a few tiled roofs and joyfully admired it ( Read more... )

( The Collapse of the Ming Dynasty inspired the invention of Tai Chi and this poem, both by a former military officer....Read more... )

Thank you to helios137

If you don't know where you're going -

This is the third story i have seen recently about men (at least two of them probably autistic) apparently finding deep peace in conditions ("wilderness") that others might consider dangerous, insufferable, or bizarre.

Practice non-action.
Work without doing.
Taste the tasteless.
Magnify the small, increase the few.
Reward bitterness with care.

See simplicity in the complicated.......
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Unlike other Cynics, Crates married a woman, Hipparchia. Their marriage was unique in ancient Greece, for it was based on equality and mutual respect.  He is said to have removed his clothes and said “This is your bridegroom. These are his possessions. Plan accordingly!” She also gave away all her money in order to become a cynic. When confronted ( Read more... )

Gone Again to Gaze on the Cascade ( Read more... )