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Posted: 7 years 41 weeks ago
The Kingdom of Bhutan, the landlocked country, in South Asia, has adopted a policy of forced Buddhism. Although the country is largely Buddhist, 75%, many do not wish to be forced into another tradition. These individuals are forced to leave the country as refugees to start a life elsewhere. Many whom have to start over with new careers and need to be trained in the modern occupations of the west. Some time ago a business man with an interest in helping the some 150 refugees that three months...
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Posted: 7 years 41 weeks ago
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Fri, 12/12/2008 - 11:04 — krishnapriya354
that is one amazing
that is one amazing commercial! it should be on TV seriously!
made me laugh and its to the point!
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Fri, 12/12/2008 - 06:24 — Karnamrita.das
Where from did it come?
Is this computer animation or what? Just curious who did it and for what audience? It was entertaining for me and for devotees no doubt. It was a a good idea though a bit too abrupt for my taste---could have been more of story...
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Posted: 7 years 41 weeks ago
Some months ago I did a tour and interview for a youth group from Munger Place United Methodist Church. These high school youths were chaperoned by their minister Ernest McMillan. The interview went really nicely. One of the key discussions that was brought about was in regards to the four legs of Dharma
Satyam (Honesty/Truthful)
Saucam (Cleanliness of the mind and body)
Tapa (selfcontrol/austerity)
Daya (compassion/mercy)
and the corresponding four regulative priniciples
Not gambling...
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Posted: 7 years 41 weeks ago
In light of some of the discussions we have been having I thought an old article by my wife would be useful. Being humble is essential in K.C. yet it has to be practiced in consideration of our realization. It doesn't mean we are a doormat, a "yes man", or trembling in the corner having to be told what to do. Like so many things we can imitate it or practice it artificially or we understand it more deeply through our spiritual practices and asking questions. We learn many things through time...
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Posted: 7 years 41 weeks ago
My promised abode of happiness
& fulfillment is revealing its true colors
with slaps to my face--ow,
planned bodily obsolescence revealed!
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Dear God please help me
Dear God please help me
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
chanting toward the wood pile.
Darkness has fallen felling
like a blanket making
the yard small; another world
existing only as far as the lights.
I have mentioned my gratitude
for each step taken,
but not why?--no cartilage
left in my...
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Posted: 7 years 41 weeks agoThe Kingdom of Bhutan, the landlocked country, in South Asia, has adopted a policy of forced Buddhism. Although the country is largely Buddhist, 75%, many do not wish to be forced into another tradition. These individuals are forced to leave the country as refugees to start a life elsewhere. Many whom have to start over with new careers and need to be trained in the modern occupations of the west. Some time ago a business man with an interest in helping the some 150 refugees that three months...0 Comment(s)
Posted: 7 years 41 weeks agoIn light of some of the discussions we have been having I thought an old article by my wife would be useful. Being humble is essential in K.C. yet it has to be practiced in consideration of our realization. It doesn't mean we are a doormat, a "yes man", or trembling in the corner having to be told what to do. Like so many things we can imitate it or practice it artificially or we understand it more deeply through our spiritual practices and asking questions. We learn many things through time...1 Comment(s)