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During the Renaissance, Ignacio Lopez, a young Spanish knight, discovered the wisdom of the heart. Defending the fortress of Pamplona from a French invasion. He was struck in the leg by a cannonball. Taken home to his family castle of … Continue reading →

A famous general who had won many wars in battle decided to retire. After a few years of reading about Buddhism, he concluded he would become a monk. Many people who knew him in his previous life were shocked by … Continue reading →

The Tao Te Ching tells us: Follow the Tao,Cultivate its ways,And find yourself at peace. And yet, sometimes peace is hard to cultivate, hard to find. This week I’ve been shocked and saddened by all the disheartening violence in the … Continue reading →

Every moment of our awakened life is an adventure. Sometimes we take the next step with confidence, a sense of direction clear in our minds; most of the time, however, we approach those situations of uncertainty with fear. As we … Continue reading →

There is an old Chinese story titled, “The Weeping Lady.” It is said that whenever somebody asked her why she was crying, she responded: “I have two sons. One is a shoe salesman. The other, an umbrella maker. When it … Continue reading →

An ancient Zen story explains how the famous teacher Joshu became enlightened.  One day, he approached a wise monk, Nansen, asking about the path to happiness. “Ordinary mind is the way,” Nansen replied. Joshu did not understand so he asked … Continue reading →

My friend has been in a long time partnership with another colleague who lives hundreds of miles away, and she tells me about their curious relationship, what keeps their friendship alive and fresh after so many years. “No matter how … Continue reading →