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Yesterday I realized that many times I am lost in self interest thinking while getting upset with my wife. I resolve to cut down on this habit

I wished happiness to all beings.

Dear Dharma Friends! I spent one day in Rehabilitation Center for the chronically ill (particular childern). One therapy method is horseriding. A designated person would place the patient securely on horseback and another lead the horse around. My job was to lead the horse ridden by a sick person. Most of the time I’v been reciting the name of Guan Yin Bodhisattva.The kids were very happy, and some of them were ready to ride even in the rain:). The horses sometimes appeared bored, but they never rebelled and seemed happy to continue.It occured to me that horses are often mistreated, but when treated well, on the other hand, an opportunity…

I have maken promise to myself that I pick up at least one trash a day. I know it is not enough that I remember that I don´t litter. I was at the park yesterday playing and I cleaned this little area from some candy papers. It came to my mind that we have all kind of trash: Also the things that we say can be considered to be as trash – some kind of noise we make can also be like trash to someones ears. I will continue to pick up at least one trash a day, but I will also pay more attention about other kind of trash.For…

I spent almost three weeks stewarding for two Theravada Buddhist monks from Abhayagiri monastery who are spending the rains retreat outside Portland, OR. During this time I worked constructing trails to the monks dwellings, prepared breakfast and tea and did other various tasks as needed.

My mother is 76, but she is really feeling her age. Since my father died last year she has also had to come to terms with losing her elder brother and two elder sisters. She worries about her health. She has reason to dwell on her health since she seems to have a series of visits to various medical specialists and she often needs to go to hospital. It’s all getting too much for her. She lives out of town, but today I gave her a surprise visit. When I rang her to ask whether I could visit, she didn’t want to trouble me, but in her voice she really…

I had a major sickness two years ago then I had chance to read more books about Buddhism. I felt gradually like to learn more about it and felt more peaceful.

Saturday we hosted the dharma of the great rev Heng Sure.

Yesterday it was pouring with rain. When I cameback to the office after buying my lunch I met a lady who looked troubled. She didn’t have any umbrella and had to go out. I lend her my umbrella. After an hour she returned it and she was very grateful.