We know that we are happy when our mind is peaceful, and unhappy when it is not. It is therefore clear that our happiness depends upon our having a peaceful mind and not on good external conditions. Even if our external conditions are poor, if we maintain a peaceful mind all the time we shall always be happy. ~ p. 36 Modern Buddhism
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang GyatsoWe brought nothing with us from our previous life, but as soon as we were born we were given a home, clothing, food, and so forth, and later we received an education. Where did these things come from? From the kindness of others.
- Living Meanfully, Dying Joyfully
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
“To accomplish my own and others’ aims, I generate the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.”
~ Buddhist Morning Prayer
“The Master observes the world but trusts his inner vision - He allows things to come and go - His heart is open as the sky.”
~ Lao Tzu
Your longing for Me is my message to you.
All your attempts to reach Me
Are in reality my attempts to reach you.
—Rumi
– … for someone special….About Me
What is an aggregate? An aggregate is a collection of items that are gathered to form a total quantity.
In Buddhism, it refers to a category of sensory experiences.
Why Purple? It's just my favorite color.
Who is Purple Aggregates?
A Buddhist (New Kadampa Tradition- Mahayana).
A Wife.
A Mother to three children.
A High school teacher.
A Vegetarian.
A Friend.
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Om Ah Hum
