Center

Posted on Aug 18th, 2008 by Maria

(Taken from Thomas Merton's early tapes.) One of the purposes of the ascetic life is freedom. Freedom to do what you really want. And what do you really want? To be able to love without... More »

Perception is Everything

Posted on Aug 18th, 2008 by The Daily Buddha

Good Day, As someone who has always struggled with his perceptions of the world, I have over time come to realize the power of how I frame things and the ways my mind can be... More »

Control and Freedom by Ajahn Brahm

Posted on Aug 17th, 2008 by Arete

Ajahn Brahm' talks about the control/freedom paradox. How much of our lives is *actually* controlled by us, how much by forces outside ourselves? How free are we? The relinquishment of our controlling impulse brings freedom,... More »

there is nothing to fear

Posted on Aug 16th, 2008 by boogie

speak your truth.  scream it from the rooftops.  people are listening, even if they afraid to admit it.  show them you are not afraid, there is nothing to fear.  the lies that rule are falling... More »

Mousey gets freedom

Posted on Aug 15th, 2008 by ThePixellator

A small brown mouse came out from the crack between the wall and the floor. I heard it rustling. I finally saw it walking. It didn't seem scared at first. It casually walked along the... More »

Essences 9

Posted on Aug 15th, 2008 by Peter

The level of our commitment is the measure of our freedom The level of our freedom is the measure of our commitment Our practice is to be fully engaged and totally free, now (Inspired by ... More »

Hacking Democracy (MUST WATCH!)

Posted on Aug 15th, 2008 by Arete

Link to video on Google Video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4463776866669054201 This documentary exposes the vulnerability of computers - which count approximately 80% of America's votes in county, state and federal elections - suggesting that if our votes aren't... More »

Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

Posted on Aug 14th, 2008 by Samme

As some of you may have noticed, the images in the grapevines that your friends lovingly put there for you are no longer there.  Where have all the flowers gone?  And it is not just... More »

set yourself free!

Posted on Aug 14th, 2008 by boogie

In what way are you a good traveler?

Posted on Aug 12th, 2008 by boogie

i don't really do much travelling, not in that sense, anyway.  that takes money i ain't got. but i can travel, and i'm real good at it, thru time!  i can see the past.  i... More »