Sangha of Auspicious Companions

PRIMORDIAL WISDOM

When we cling to thoughts and memories, we are clinging to what cannot be grasped. When we touch these phantoms and let them go, we may discover a space, a break in the chatter, a glimpse of open sky. This is our birthright—the wisdom with which we were born, the vast unfolding display of primordial richness, primordial openness, primordial wisdom itself. When one thought has ended and another has not yet begun, we can rest in that space.

July 25, 2012

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Happiness: Getting Our Priorities Straight

There is a vitally important shift underway in how we think about progress. Growing numbers of economists, political leaders and expert commentators are calling for better measures of how well society is doing; measures that track not just our economic standard of living, but our overall quality of life. We too can benefit from a shift in priorities and a recognition that real happiness is less about what we earn or own and more about our relationships and state of mind; it’s as much about what we can contribute as what we can get for ourselves. Learn how the UK is measuring national well being in order to create a happier society. { read more }

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A happier society starts with each of us. Check out the DIY Happiness Game developed by Well London and try the one-tip-a-week! { more }

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July 24, 2012

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The Way of the Peaceful Parent

“While I have learned a lot about being a dad, and finding joy in parenthood, I also know that stress-free parenting is a myth. Parents will always have stress: we not only have to deal with tantrums and scraped knees and refusing to eat anything you cook, but we worry about potential accidents, whether we are ruining our kids, whether our children will find happiness as adults and be able to provide for themselves and find love. That said, I’ve learned that we can find peace.” Leo Babauta shares some simple steps that help him towards that peace. { read more }

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Try implementing some of Babauta’s steps in your own interactions with the children in your life.

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July 23, 2012

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Remembering Stephen Covey

In 1989, Stephen R. Covey penned The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, a book that went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and defined a new genre bridging self-improvement, business management, and personal productivity. Last week, Covey passed away at the age of 79. Maria Popova of Brain Pickings takes a look back at his legacy with some of the keenest insights from his beloved bestseller: { read more }

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In this short video clip, Covey opens with an gripping true story, and goes on to summarize his “8th Habit”. { more }

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WHY DO WE REJOICE?

After the bodhisattva vow we say, “Now my life is fruitful. I have obtained a precious human existence. I rejoice.” Why do we rejoice? We rejoice because we have taken refuge and made a commitment to reach Buddhahood for the sake of all beings. Once we have done this, everything we do becomes meaningful, and once we have acknowledged this, we rejoice.

Why is it important to rejoice? If we do not really appreciate the value of what we are doing and are not happy about it, then we may regret having taken the bodhisattva commitment when difficulties arise. If we are not really aware of the goodness of what we are doing then when difficulties arise, little by little our enthusiasm for the practice, our faith, and our diligence will decrease. However, if we rejoice in the goodness of what we are doing, we will be aware of just how valuable our practice is and we will be very happy. Once we are in this state of mind, then whatever we are doing can only get better. We will want to do it more and more. It is not suitable to regret good things that we have done, or good things we are about to do. So the importance of rejoicing is that it will reinforce our interest in the practice and our desire to practice.

July 22, 2012

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Pilgrims for Peace: One Couple’s Incredible Journey

“In the life of each and every one of us, there is a defining moment, one after which we know that our lives will never be the same. For me, 9/11 was that moment.” Mony Dojeiji’s defining moment eventually led her to an ancient pilgrimage route in Spain, where a chance encounter with an artist would change both of their lives forever. Together they would end up walking a pilgrimage for peace in Jerusalem — and in the process would uncover precious insights about themselves, each other and the goodness of humanity. { read more }

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