Tonglen is a Tibetan Buddhist practice. It takes the typically egoic way of wanting to avoid pain and gravitate towards pleasure, and turns it on its head. Instead, we learn to breathe in what’s uncomfortable and painful in the world, and breathe out blessings, comfort and happiness. Tonglen meditation is truly transformative, putting into perspective […]
Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him… Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? Will it lead to self-rule for the hungry and spiritually […]
The healthy are sick The sick are healthy Some days this is how I see the world Healthy people with sick heads, sick thoughts, sick intentions Sick people with strong heads, healthy thoughts, healthy desires This is a messed up, up-side-down world The haters hate and hurt innocent, loving people The kind are left wounded […]
practical insanity 