Sangha of Auspicious Companions

UNCONDITIONAL OPENNESS

The peace that we are looking for is not peace that crumbles as soon as there is difficulty or chaos. Whether we’re seeking inner peace or global peace or a combination of the two, the way to experience it is to build on the foundation of unconditional openness to all that arises. Peace isn’t an experience free of challenges, free of rough and smooth, it’s an experience that’s expansive enough to include all that arises without feeling threatened.

June 27, 2012

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Worth Our Weight: The Taste of Compassion

“I glance down at my GPS to make sure this is where we want to be and in doing so I almost pass my destination. There it is tucked away to the left, sandwiched between two homes: Worth our Weight (W.O.W). The whimsical name brings to mind a weight-loss program or some sort of preemptive apologetic reassurance for long lines. This restaurant has neither. The front is clean, simple and inviting, with large colorful posters on the front window explaining the mission of W.O.W.” So begins one couple’s encounter with an intriguing restaurant. One where there are no prices on the menu, and where much more than food is being served. { read more }

Be The Change

This short film offers a glimpse into the workings of another inspiring “pay-it-forward” restaurant. { more }

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