Yesterday the Buddha was out on the deck of his house chasing Kasha the karmic kitty. He leaned on the railing which – surprise! – gave way. The Buddha did an aerial 360 and fell 12 feet, landing on his back with his legs in the blackberry bramble and his upper body on the deck. …
The Babbling Buddha
The Babbling Buddha built Dorje Ling. Kenny is a failed monk and a drunken saint, now perched unsteadily on the wagon. An infuriating red-haired, red-skinned whirlwind. Dorje Ling is his heart, offered up as a gift of pure love. Dorje Ling is a wabi-sabi dharma ranch and a tumbledown hostel, a waystation for dharma bums …
Free Agent
I am about as “free” as I can be. No property, posessions or position; no parents, progeny or partner. I didn’t plan it this way, but apparently, such was the Plan. I don’t often feel sad about my state – and it is rare enough, at my age – though I have my moments of …
Your parents will die. They will leave you some money.
If your parents are still alive, note this: they will die. And when they die, they will probably leave you some money. There is nothing to gain by denying this. If this is true for you, acknowledge it and be free. You will never want, and your best course of action is generosity and adventure. …
Karmic Economics: The Prologue
OK so I’ve been telling people for years that I am, theoretically, writing a book on Karmic Economics. Write the damn book, they say. So here it is: the beginning of the book. Karmic Economics – the what and the why Karmic Economics is about not surrendering your power to money. It is about unconditional …