Love is something
Eva Markvoort inspired an international following through her online diary about her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis — finally succumbing to death on March 27th. Her website, called “65 Red…Read more
For the children
Whose blood runs the rivers of the world? Whose breath sings the sorrow of the universe? In the eye of the enemy, can you see your own soul? When…Read more
Love does that
All day long, a little burro labours, sometimes with heavy loads on her back and sometimes just with worries about things that bother only burros. And worries, as we know,…Read more
The Buddhist Sufi
Last night my soul asked a question of existence. Why are you upsidedown with flames in your belly? Happy, unhappy, indigo-orange like the sky? Why are you an off-balance wobbling…Read more
O Great Spirit
Roll away from me the weight of dead and frozen thoughts. Clear away from me the fogs of falsely sweet illusions. Ignite in my heart the warmth of true love…Read more
Compassion is the key to happiness
One great question underlies our experience, whether we think about it consciously or not: What is the purpose of life? I believe that the purpose of life is to be…Read more
Cultivating kindness
With every act of kindness, The way grows clearer. With every act of caring, The way grows smoother. I rejoice in every act of kindness Great of small, Near…Read more
Favourite prayer
For as long as space endures And for as long as living beings remain, Until then may I too abide To dispel the misery of the world. Dalai LamaRead more
Honour life
In the name of daybreak and the eyelids of the morning and the wayfaring moon and the night when it departs, I swear I will not dishonour my soul with…Read more