The buddha way is, basically, leaping clear of the many and the one; thus there are birth and death, delusion and realization, sentient beings and buddhas. –Dogen. “Actualizing the Fundamental Point” From “Teachings of the Buddha.” edited by Jack Kornfield. 1993. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications. Boston. www.shambhala.com.

This mind and body is our household. If this inner household is not in order, no outer household can be in order. –Ayya Khema. “Being Nobody. Going Nowhere” Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from “Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations.” edited by Josh Bartok. with permission of Wisdom Publications. 199 Elm St.. Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A.…

The whole of humanity is…one human family. This planet is our only home. –His Holiness the Dalai Lama From “The Pocket Dalai Lama.” edited by Mary Craig. 2002. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications. Boston. www.shambhala.com.

If one is lonely neither in a crowd nor in the deep mountains. one is an able person who knows how to enjoy absolute freedom. –Jae Woong Kim. “Polishing The Diamond” Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from “Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations.” edited by Josh Bartok. with permission of Wisdom Publications. 199 Elm St.. Somerville…

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