Shantideva in his Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life writes, “Life is momentary and deceptive; the body is like an object on loan for but a minute.” Therefore we must seize the moment and make the best of it right NOW – leave behind all harm to others and ourself. Practice concern for others. In this way we help ourself also. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is teaching this great classic text right now here in Osaka, Japan. Emaho!
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Life is riding the wave
Another analogy for life’s ups and downs is riding the wave. As the wave forms if you are in the right position and have good experience you can ride the wave to the crest, and […]
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Let’s face it, life is hard
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Hardship makes us stronger and more robust
Hardship, in forcing us to exercise greater patience and forbearance in daily life, actually makes us stronger and more robust. From the daily experience of hardship comes a greater capacity to accept difficulties without losing […]