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New Leadership (Covid-19.4)

Posted on 29 April 2020 by

Wise words from Amita Schmidt, a dear friend: You might wonder after a pandemic, “Who is going to lead?” A president? The millennials?  Wise elders? Philanthropists? Corporations? Criminals? Instead of “who,” wonder “what?” What in me is going to lead? … Continue reading →

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New Audio (Covid-19.3)

Posted on 14 April 2020 by

During a recent Home-Online retreat with friends of Dharma Zephyr (Nevada) certain talks spoke directly to important aspects of our Covid-19 situation. Perhaps you’ll hear something of practical benefit. You can access through Kevala Retreat’s new Audio Library. Subscribers to … Continue reading →

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Dhammic Safe Harbor (Covid-19.2)

Posted on 24 March 2020 by

“Retreating to safe harbor” is a theme Ajahn Buddhad?sa employed to caution against mindless progress. Careening forward out of habit is never wise. There are many times when we must pause and take stock. He borrowed the term from Southern … Continue reading →

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Sane living … year round (covid-19.1)

Posted on 16 March 2020 by

Avoiding Covid-19 and flattening the curve are on our minds. As many of us will catch it, surviving it is also on the table. Those of us who will experience cold or perhaps flu-like symptoms have healthy choices to make. … Continue reading →

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Friendly, Loving Kindness for All Beings

Posted on 5 December 2019 by

On retreat in Thailand, the morning chanting ends with familiar words that still reverberate deeply … May all beings, comrades in birth, aging, illness, and death, Be well and happy, without enmity and malice, Be well and happy, without selfishness … Continue reading →

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