On Hope and Expectation
Hope itself is a species of happiness, and perhaps, the chief happiness which this world affords: but, like all other pleasures immoderately enjoyed, the excesses of hope must be expiated by pain; and expectations improperly…
Day: February 16, 2017
American Fangs
Dear Carla Twice I read Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram Because of your enthusiastic recommendation I was captivated I was crestfallen Thuy’s diary revealed her commitment Comparable to that…
American Fangs
Dear Carla Twice I read Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram Because of your enthusiastic recommendation I was captivated I was crestfallen Thuy’s diary revealed her commitment Comparable to that…
Breakdown Precedes Breakthrough
Jorge earned enough to be under the taxable limit Because he didn’t want to pay for war He couldn’t say “No” when someone asked “Would you help us fight back?” He gave and gave and…
How To Practice Buddhism in a Nation Perpetually at War
First, deal with your koan: “Do not kill. Do not let others kill. Find whatever means possible to protect life and prevent war.” Second, deepen your breathing. Third, most importantly, build the sangha based on…
How To Practice Buddhism in a Nation Perpetually at War
First, deal with your koan: “Do not kill. Do not let others kill. Find whatever means possible to protect life and prevent war.” Second, deepen your breathing. Third, most importantly, build the sangha based on…
Good News Variations: A Spring Writing Course 2017
Since mid-November, I’ve had exchanges with numerous people who were consumed with dread at so much bad news in the news. One afternoon, while walking in the Central West End, I was reminded of…