True and Useful . . . and Kind
Seek and say what is true and useful with kindness for self and others.
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh was a global spiritual leader, poet and peace activist, renowned for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. A gentle, humble monk, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called him “an Apostle of peace and nonviolence” when nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Exiled from his native…
Expecting our journey of self-discovery to follow a linear process can lead to frustration and confusion. Phrases such as “the path of life,” “the right direction,” and even “stay the course” imply that we grow and develop through a logical step-by-step progression. A more helpful approach may be to understand how our growth and development…
Ram Dass pursued a panoramic array of spiritual methods and practices from potent ancient wisdom traditions, including bhakti or devotional yoga focused on the Hindu deity Hanuman; Buddhist meditation in the Theravadin, Mahayana Tibetan, and Zen Buddhist schools, and Sufi and Jewish mystical studies. Perhaps most significantly, his practice of karma yoga or spiritual service…
I have encountered many wonderful books over the years that have inspired me and helped me on this life journey. Maybe one or more of these will be helpful to you.