Little quotes

These teachings are like a raft, to be abandoned once you have crossed the flood. Since you should abandon even good states of mind generated by these teachings, How much more so should you abandon bad states of mind! Conquer the angry man by love. Conquer the ill-natured man by goodness. Conquer the miser with generosity. Conquer the liar with truth. -The Dhammapada...

Little quotes

When we learn to deal directly with our complaints and difficulties, romanticized ideas about the spiritual path are no longer meaningful. We see that what is important is to take responsibility for ourselves, and to always be aware of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. - Tarthang Tulku...

A birthday post

Chow: Its my birthday!

Old man: Oh really? Well, what are you going to do?

Chow: I don't know. Am I suppose to do something differently today?

Old man: What does society normally do on days like these?

Chow: They normally celebrate with friends and family.

Old man: Why don't you do that?

Chow: Simple. I don't know who are my friends or family.

Old man: Well then why don't you just celebrate, with whoever that is in front of you?

Chow: But I don't understand, neither do I see the point in celebrating such an ordinary day.

Old man: Silly boy. There is no such thing as a special day or an "unspecial" day. You just celebrate for the joy of celebration itself. What else can you do?

Chow: Aye. If only I don't have so much to do, and so little time.

Old man: Are you sure you are not just finding excuses? Is there someone you are hoping to celebrate your birthday with that you are avoiding?

Chow: I don't know, old man. And even if I said "yes" or "no", I know you'd look right through me.

Old man: Well at least you admit that you don't know. That is perfectly fine. Go do what you think you need to do okay?

Chow: yes.

Old man: Oh, and one more thing.

Chow: Hm?

Old man: Happy birthday, my child.