Sangha of Auspicious Companions

July 2, 2012

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One Student’s Unforgettable Graduation Gift

Brenna Martin’s dad evidently doesn’t like last-minute shopping. Bryan Martin purchased a gift for his daughter’s high school graduation — which happened earlier this month — thirteen years ago. He managed to keep it hidden this whole time, and his “moving, touching, nostalgic, and thoughtful” present (her words) brought Brenna to tears when dad finally gave it to her last week. { read more }

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HUMILITY

One of the principal qualities of an enlightened being is humility. It would be out of character for buddhas to boast about their attainments and to egotistically gather disciples. By their genuine respect for all beings and their willingness to learn from everyone, great spiritual masters set a good example for us. We ordinary beings tend to show off our qualities and even brag about talents and achievements that we do not have. Advanced practitioners are the opposite: they remain humble.