Tag Archives: Doctrine & Practice

Hindsight is not 20/20. Unfortunately, we cannot control the actions or reactions of others — only our own.  And while this is not terribly comforting in times of tragedy, it becomes a challenge for how we choose to act as time goes on.

Ven. Semkye concludes a series with a talk on how a self-centered thought plays out in wars and international conflicts.

Life is busy. During the Christmas season, life tends to be WAY too busy. Add to that the reality of what I call Christmas craziness, and some of us might be headed for a nervous breakdown!

More than usual, at Christmas we tend to fill our lives with events, activities and duties that clutter up our hearts and minds.

Ven. Yeshe shares about compassion and empathy from the Dalai Lama's "An Open Heart" and she suggests that we do three acts of kindness today to practice compassion.

When I was a child, I felt so honored to be the person who walks down the aisle to light the Advent candles during the church service. I still have a fondness for the Advent wreath, and I have one at home.

Ayelet Waldman isn't shy about sharing her true feelings about the Jewish festival of lights.
"I loathe Hanukkah,'' said Waldman, a mother of four and author of a book of essays entitled "Bad Mother."