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In Other News...25 years of Wisdom in America
December 9, 2013
by Lydia Anderson
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Publishers Weekly looks at Wisdom's past twenty-five years in America as we look to our next twenty-five (and more!) We've known it for years, but yet another... read more »
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Daily Wisdom for December 9
December 9, 2013
by Lydia Anderson
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“With the destruction of all acquisitions The Awakened One sleeps: “Why should this concern you, Mara?” Then Mara the Evil One, realizing, “The Blessed One knows me, the Fortunate One knows me,” sad and disappointed, disappeared right there.”—The Connected Discourses of the Buddha

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In Other News...saying good-bye and letting go
December 6, 2013
by Lydia Anderson
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Individuals and organizations across the globe are paying tribute to the late Nelson Mandela, including Shambhala Sun, American... read more »
Individuals and organizations across the globe are paying tribute to the late Nelson Mandela,... read more »
Daily Wisdom for December 6
December 6, 2013
by Lydia Anderson
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“No matter how wise and compassionate our teachers may be, they cannot walk the path for us.”—David Loy and Linda Goodhew, The Dharma of Dragons and Daemons

“No matter how wise and compassionate our teachers may be, they cannot walk the path for us.”—...

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In Other News...how to stop comparing ourselves to others & more
December 5, 2013
by Kestrel Slocombe
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In Buddhist practice (as in much of life), it’s easy to get caught up in comparing our insides to everyone else’s outsides. Stop comparing, writes Tiny Buddha. No one can do a better job of being you.... read more »
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Daily Wisdom for December 5
December 5, 2013
by Lydia Anderson
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“In short, whatever I may do throughout my activities, I ask, “What is my mind doing?” Thus, it is the practice of bodhisattvas to accomplish the benefit of others with continuous mindfulness and conscientiousness.”—Gyalse Togme in Uniting Wisdom and Compassion

“In short, whatever I may do throughout my activities, I ask, “What is my mind doing?” Thus, it...

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