by Chris Earle-Storey I’m busy digging over a corner section of my garden. I haven’t quite decided what to do with it; I have a vague idea of a small pond, or perhaps some more plants to attract the bees and butterflies. The ground is heavy with clay and so digging is hard work. I […]
Dharma Glimpse by Dayamay Dunsby I am beginning to explore the possibility of dating again, after a long period of celibacy and recovery from compulsive patterns, some of which are related to relationships both platonic and romantic. This effort to consciously engage with prospective partners has opened up a whole new dimension in my encounters
A Dharma Glimpse by Philip At the start of the year I remember telling Satya how doing prostrations at home on some mornings, in addition to at practice, started to feel intuitively important and profound. They were probably the strangest thing when I first started practiced. And probably the most vulnerable. Conversely, I wondered if they are a
A Dharma Glimpse by Paul I recently paid my folks a visit and my mum proceeded to dig out the old photo albums. There I was, new born in a 70s living room, held by a proud father… an 80s kid clutching Star Wars toys… an early 90s 6th former…graduation cap n’gown… the millennium came
Dharma Glimpse by Dayamay Dunsby A moment of reflection on a beach recently, in the presence of turbulent weather, gave me an insight into the more primal aspects of my processes. I was contemplating a recent development in my life, which brings both great joy and great doubt and concern. I noticed that the waves
A Dharma Glimpse by Fi One of the things I love about my home town is how close we are to the hills. When I have a day to myself I love to pack some food and drink in my rucksack and spend a whole day walking them slowly all on my own, just existing
Dharma Glimpse by Karmadeva (Andrew Nicholls) Compassion is at the heart of Buddhist philosophy, often referred to as Metta. The word is from Pali and means positive energy and kindness toward others. This should always be part of the practice of anyone wanting to live the Buddhist life. My work is with a charity in Birmingham,
Dharma Glimpse by Maria Chumak A colleague of mine once said that everybody was entitled to one big phobia in their lives. My husband Steve is petrified of snakes. My phobia is deep waters. I can’t swim (not properly anyway) and I’m absolutely terrified of drowning. My parents say this has actually nothing to do
Dharma Glimpse by Paul Riley ‘God, I offer myself to thee.. Relieve me of the bondage of self’ These lines from the 12 step, step 3 prayer, move me deeply. It recently occurred to me that when I say the nembutsu, the essence of this prayer shines through. Namo… I surrender myself… Amida… to a
Dharma Glimpse by Angie ‘When life brings you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray’ (Rumi) is something I’ve found to be completely true. Every depth that I’ve been to has been necessary to enable me to surrender. To surrender my view that I can control life, to surrender who I
