Tag Archives: daily

Care for the body, care for the soul

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

This quotation from the Daily Dharma illustrates my belief that the physical and the spiritual are inextricably connected. As we learn to honor the divinity inherent in our bodies and the physical world, the old teachings that denigrate women for … Continue reading →

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Lovingkindness is as important as transcendence

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

From the Daily Dharma. Is it possible that my early introduction to Buddhist philosophy was filtered through the lens of these American dharma teachers. As a pagan, I believe that this world, this physical existence, is a gift. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Right livelihood and the woman warrior

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

From the Daily Dharma: October 23, 2009 Tricycle’s Daily Dharma Being a Buddhist Police Officer For thirteen years I was a law enforcement officer. In the dark humor of that environment, we called ourselves “paid killers for the country.” No … Continue reading →

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Quotidien happy

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

Five things: Springtime in Boston is like springtime on Long Island Sound, but more dramatic. More like La Boheme and less like… um… a Synge play? I slathered on the sunscreen and brought my sunhat. I’ve made the decision to … Continue reading →

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Protected: Pros and Cons

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

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Five things (Tuesday edition), with bonus 6-pack free with purchase

Posted on October 7, 2008 by

Just keeping my hand in the blogosphere. Because it would, of course, completely implode if I didn’t put in my $.02. Declines in blogger confidence are causing an Intarwebs panic as fewer and fewer pundits contribute their $.02 to the … Continue reading →

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Daily Dharma: poetry from the Flower Ornament Scriptures

Posted on September 14, 2008 by

Enlightening beings are like lotus flowers, With roots of kindness, stems of peace, Petals of wisdom, Fragrance of conduct. Enlightening beings turn the wheel of teaching Just like what the buddhas turn; Conduct is its hub, concentration the spokes; Knowledge … Continue reading →

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Protected: Long overdue update

Posted on September 12, 2008 by

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Protected: Friday Five

Posted on May 16, 2008 by

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Protected: Five things

Posted on April 24, 2008 by

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