- Pema Chodron's recent talk at the Omega Institute called "All in the Same Boat."
- Jack Kornfield
- The Burmese Harp, film (entries from IMDB, wikipedia)
- Greg Mortenson, Three Cups of Tea
If you'd like to be an author on this blog, vs. just posting comments (which anyone can do), please email me and I'll be happy to add you.
And a thought from tonight's session (paraphrased):
Our thoughts are like a dog chasing a stick. We are off and running, chasing the stick unquestioningly. The lion, on the other hand, looks back at who is throwing the stick. We should be more like the lion.
3 comments:
Hi All,
Enjoyed last night!
Some books to support or further our study of topics which came to mind are:
Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chodron-succinct, provocative yet gentle discussion of what ordinary folks can do to live, be and promote peace in our hearts, homes, communities and the globe--I have the study questions and facilitated a study group this past year in Boston based on her talk in 2007 at Omega...if that is of interest. But the book is wonderful all by itself.
Indestructable Truth--The Living Spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism by Reginald Ray--fabulous, clear, detailed yet easy to read and digest text which explores history and core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism--great for all practitioners curious about the path and its history and current application in everyday life.
Wise Heart-by Jack Kornfield--great text on Buddhist Psychology. Clear, gentle and inspirational...I find it addresses the "enthusiasm" element of practice.
Comfortable with Uncertainty by Pema Chodron--Great read, I find its format to be conducive to daily reading--dharma topic a day to incorporate into practice off the cushion as well as ideas to contemplate on the cushion during morning or evening meditation.
These texts are some of my favorites--can't wait to read what others find helpful. Thanks so much for setting up this blog--Kathy
Our thoughts are like a dog chasing a stick. We are off and running, chasing the stick unquestioningly. The lion, on the other hand, looks back at who is throwing the stick. We should be more like the lion.
About this quote paraphrase, brings to mind that vivid image of the buffalo sleeping beside the killer! Yikes, that hurts.
Edie
Also from Edie:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/opinion/13kristof.html?ex=1216699200&en=6e203fc52fa4eb2b&ei=5070&emc=eta1
(NYTimes op-ed article on Greg Mortenson.)
:o)
--Veronica
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