Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing
and rightdoing there is a field.
I'll meet you there.
When the soul lies down in that grass
the world is too full to talk about.
~ Rumi

Wonder

Wonder
Katy and the Pacific

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Thursday for Thay

Blessed Earth Day!
Because I believe only compassion can heal our planet and people, in honor of this day: 

Thor is the Norse god of thunder, of lightning, and the origin of our word "Thursday".  Thich Nhat Hanh is little Buddhist monk and spiritual teacher from Viet Nam.  When I read Thay ("teacher", as he is known to his students), I feel the power of a lightning bolt striking and a rumble of thunder within me.  He awakens the compassionate center and calls me to action.

Each Thursday I will share a teaching  from Thay.  
This week:  mantras for your beloved one, your partner.

Mantras for the Beloved One
  1. Darling, I'm here for you. 
  2. And I'm very happy.
  3. Darling, I know you are suffering.  That is why I am here for you.
"To be loved means to be recognized as existing.  You embrace your beloved with mindfulness.  These mantras can bring happiness right away" simply by acknowledging your beloved one with your presence.

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