Monthly Archives: May 2014

Age Teasing Day of the Buddha’s Servant

108 years ago was born a southern Thai boy who grew up to become Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. As a monk he celebrated his birthday by fasting and in later years giving special talks to students who came to Suan Mokkh to … Continue reading

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May showers & flowers

Apple trees are beginning to leaf out, tho bl;ossoms are late this cool, wet Spring. Hickories beginning to flower, and along with them allergies. Marsh marigolds are open in bright yellow delight. Skunk cabbages purpley. Birds singing everywhere. Spring also … Continue reading

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