“Half the people in the world are deluded by ghosts, and half are confused by other people. Getting each other all excited, they practically fill the world. Those of lofty illumination try to save them by speaking clearly, but they do not heed. Those in...
All healing systems are based on a view of the world. There are many “truths.” Cultures focus on an aspect of the universal “truth,” and build systems of healing to reflect their view of the world. Acupuncture was created in China over 2000 years ago. It...
“True words aren’t eloquent; eloquent words aren’t true. Wise men don’t need to prove their point; men who prove their point aren’t wise…The Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.” Tao Te Jing, Chapter 81. The Tao Te Jing is an inspiring guide to living life...
“A great deal of chaos in the world occurs because people don’t appreciate themselves.” Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa. Many of us spend a lot of mental time in the past or the future: obsessing about what did or did not happen years...
“The Master takes action by letting things take their course…What he desires is non-desire…He simply reminds people of who they have always been. He cares about nothing but the Dao. Thus he can care for all things.” Chapter 64 “Dao De Jing.” The ability to rest within...
