The Fifth Dalai Lama (1617–1682) was perhaps the most mystical of all the Dalai Lamas in that he seemed to spend much of his time in a state of trance...

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The Most Mystical Dalai Lama
May 6, 2013
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Profound Treasury Tour Nears Completion in Halifax
May 3, 2013
It is early May. It is sunny in Halifax, but a little cold, and we are wishing for warm spring days. The Profound Treasury tour rolls into town from Boston...
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The Protection of Patience
May 3, 2013
Why is a man condemned to death not fortunate
If he is released after having his hand cut off?
Why am I who am experiencing human misery not fortunate
If by that I...
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Compassion and Egolessness Go Hand in Hand
May 2, 2013
The connection between compassion and egolessness goes both ways. When we let go of the self, we are more inspired to work with others; and when we are generous to...
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Haiku of the Week
May 1, 2013

pear flowers—
a woman reading a letter
in moonlight
nashi no hana tsuki ni fumi yomu onna ari
Buson Yosa
From Love Haiku: Japanese Poems of Yearning, Passion, and Remembrance by Patricia Donegan
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