Tag Archives: compassion

The Sacredness of Death

“Dying is not predominantly a medical event, and we need to stop treating it as if it was — it’s not just about “making the best of a bad situation” — a view strongly held in our healthcare system and … Continue reading →

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Posted on 26 February, 2011 by edamommy

Check out Bernie Glassman’s New Article…

…”The Buddhist Way of Being Present to Suffering” Being fully present to another person without clinging is medicine, not poison. Meaningful engagement deepens your heart and helps you be more fully present to any given situation that comes up — … Continue reading →

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Posted on 18 February, 2011 by edamommy

Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara on Zen Life and Death

Zen is about life and death, and how to be with those things. To sit with someone who is suffering and to be able to offer some kind of mental way of being with that is a gift, a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Posted on 17 February, 2011 by edamommy

Urgent Update: Bat Nha Monastery

This fresh from Twitter and the Help Bat Nha website: URGENT – PRESS RELEASE 30.09.09 5pm (VN time) Vietnam Government reveals it hand – and turns from eviction to outright persecution It is now clear that the police and government … Continue reading →

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Posted on 30 September, 2009 by edamommy

Remembering Father Mychal

Father Mychal Judge was the first recorded victim of 9/11.  Others have written more eloquently than I ever will manage, so in remembrance of the day, and in remembrance of this singular, compassionate man I so deeply admire, allow me … Continue reading →

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Posted on 11 September, 2009 by edamommy

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Recently, a man named Matheos Pitikas allegedly commited aggravated armed bank robbery in Texas.  Friday before last he was spotted about 25 miles away from here at a restaurant.  Gunfire and a high speed chase ensued, followed by some bad … Continue reading →

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Posted on 10 September, 2009 by edamommy

Via Danny Fisher:
Other Buddhist Organziations Join Tzu Chi Foundation in Contributing to Typhoon Morakot Relief Efforts

Rev. Danny Fisher has a new summary on the aftermath of Typhoon Morakot, with links to more information.  Check it out. Buddhist aid organizations mentioned: – Master Cheng Yen’s Tzu Chi Foundation – The late Master Sheng-yen’s Dharma Drum Mountain … Continue reading →

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Posted on 17 August, 2009 by edamommy

The Metta Sutta – Upaya Zen Center

Wow. Thanks to the digitalZENDO for pointing this out, and to the Upaya Zen Center for sharing this.

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Posted on 14 August, 2009 by edamommy

Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies at 88

This doesn’t come as a great shock, but I’d like to note Mrs. Shriver’s passing – she was an amazing, compassionate woman. During my teen years, I volunteered often with the Special Olympics – my first job was Hugger – … Continue reading →

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Posted on 11 August, 2009 by edamommy

Critters (Long one, sorry!)

I was delighted to find Gabriel Cohen‘s article “Night of the Cockroach” on Shambhala Sun‘s website.  It appeared in the July 2009 issue, but as magazines are a luxury purchase at the moment, I only stumbled upon it a few … Continue reading →

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Posted on 9 August, 2009 by edamommy