by Infinite Smile | Jun 3, 2009 | Blog
I recently received this in a wonderful letter from one of our virtual sangha members in Germany. It’s a beautiful reminder of how this practice can have profound effects on our families: Kids develop in phases and each jump to the next level seems to bring with...
by Infinite Smile | Jun 2, 2009 | Blog
After yesterday’s post about Lama Osel Hita Torres leaving his leadership role in Tibetan Buddhism as well as his order, a reader wrote: We need more news like this. Westerners, disillusioned with their own religious institutions, often turn to Buddhism,...
by Infinite Smile | May 30, 2009 | Blog, Photos
O-Bansho at Green Gulch Originally uploaded by Michael G. McAlister
by Infinite Smile | May 28, 2009 | Blog
Over at One City, Julia May Jonas offers Buddhism’s newest celebrity convert (as well as other newbies) some great advice. Kate Moss, I think this could be a good fit. And to welcome you into the fold, I thought I’d share some tips that might help with...
by Infinite Smile | May 28, 2009 | Blog
From Chapter 5 of AiTL: …words are the way we articulate mind, and the most profound spiritual experiences transcend the minds boundaries. This gap leaves the mind groping for signs and signifiers with which to communicate meaning. Words are what our minds...
by Infinite Smile | May 15, 2009 | Blog, Photos
Cushion Commanderring Originally uploaded by Michael G. McAlister