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the mindfulness of tea ~
By
Britton Gildersleeve
Tea is only this: First you heat the water. Then you make the tea. Then you drink it properly. That is all you need to know. -Sen no Rikyū This is just one reason I love tea ~ it can, with only a bit of mindful attention ~ become a ceremony of serenity, if that…
teaching, practice and love ~
By
Britton Gildersleeve
The muse Terpsichore is known for many things: dances, the harp, education. But most amazing is that all these things come together in one Muse: supposedly Terpsichore invents them all. Think about it: all of those coming from one head. Then think about how we separate them today. Who would put the harp in w/…
‘meet and talk and listen’ ~ His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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Britton Gildersleeve
The Dalai Lama is a funny guy. He can even find humour in his unpopularity w/ the Chinese (“I give them a little bit of trouble… People who create trouble for you… give you opportunity to practice tolerance,” he said w/ a big a grin). He’s also a polite panelist, making sure today, in Fayetteville,…
indigo buntings and multiple truths ~
By
Britton Gildersleeve
Warning: if birds don’t make you think of infinity, then you may not want to read further… This week I saw an indigo bunting feeding at the bird feeder. Nothing fancy in the feeder — just the usual small seed mix. But the bird? Wow. Brilliant blue — electric blue. Darker than this picture looks.…
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