http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)john bThu, 04 Feb 2010 16:28:11 +0000http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/2010/2/3/non-attachment-not-detachment.html#comments107889:956850:comment/7223165LindaThu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:03 +0000http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/2010/2/3/non-attachment-not-detachment.html#comments107889:956850:comment/7222919Sue KThu, 04 Feb 2010 02:03:04 +0000http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/2010/2/3/non-attachment-not-detachment.html#comments107889:956850:comment/7219275
Today there was a situation of, "If you tell them the truth they will be angry." I thought about it. I decided the truth was still the best course. My integrity or their anger? Hmmm.

I thought about the anger part. Anger is really an ego meltdown. The ego isn't interested in the truth. Hopefully they will realize their soul will benefit from the truth.

The lesson for me was, when I find I'm getting angry, I need to practice non-attachment to my ego. Observe the ego's tantrum and then be thankful there is a lesson in the situation for myself and the other person.

When you were here in the US I think this was the most valuable lesson you taught me/us. Thank you.]]>CameoWed, 03 Feb 2010 19:44:50 +0000http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/2010/1/31/i-resolve.html#comments107889:956850:comment/7201147I have printed your I RESOLVE poem and intend to study it when I do my morning practice, It is so clear and beautifully phrased. One thing brings up a question. It's the vow to not engage in any sensory indulgence. Does this mean to not allow music to soothe my pain, or the beauty of nature to stop my thoughts and observe the perfection? As an artist, I do indulge my senses. Is it possible you mean to never enjoy the experience of being alive nor the comforting experience of feeling the sunlight on my body? This is a hard one for me. My art work and poetry are sensual experiences. Are they wrong? Please help me to understand.
Amituofo
Cameo]]>Venerable WulingSat, 30 Jan 2010 05:44:48 +0000http://www.abuddhistperspective.org/abuddhistperspective/2010/1/28/tahdah.html#comments107889:956850:comment/7102397
Aha! You went straight to the eBook! ;-)

Under the tab "The Book" it explains that the paperback books are currently being printed and should be available the second quarter of the year. There will then be a list of where the books can be obtained in different countries.]]>