December 2011
“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts,...”
– Charles Bukowski
Dec 31st
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From "Democracy in America, Part 2"
It is strange to see with what feverish ardor the Americans pursue their own welfare; and to watch the vague dread that constantly torments them lest they should not have chosen the shortest path which may lead to it. A native of the United States clings to this world’s goods as if he were certain never to die; and he is so hasty in grasping at all within his reach, that one would suppose...
Dec 29th
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“Reason has been a part of organized religion, ever since two nudists took...”
– Jon Stewart
Dec 28th
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Dec 28th
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“The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the...”
– Thich Nhat Hanh (via imall4frogs)
Dec 17th
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Information in B Flat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w5IERp2OdJs Spoken word piece created for the “In B Flat” project, commenting on the incredible expansion of information in our generation and years to come.
Dec 16th
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“One should give up anger, renounce pride, and overcome all fetters. Suffering...”
– Dhammapada 17.221
Dec 15th
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“Overcome the angry by non-anger; overcome the wicked by goodness; overcome the...”
– Dhammapada 17.223
Dec 14th
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“Make an island unto yourself! Strive hard and become wise! Rid of impurities...”
– Dhammapada 18.238
Dec 13th
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“One has broken the cycle, attained freedom from desire. The dried-up stream no...”
– Udāna 7.62
Dec 12th
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“Just as rust arising from iron eats away the base from which it arises, even...”
– Dhammapada 18.240
Dec 11th
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“Difficult is life for the modest one who always seeks purity, is detached and...”
– Dhammapada 18.245
Dec 10th
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“One who destroys life, utters lies, takes what is not given, goes to another...”
– Dhammapada 18.246, 18.247
Dec 9th
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“Know this, O good one: evil things are difficult to control. Let not greed and...”
– Dhammapada 18.248
Dec 8th
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“There are those who do not realize that one day we all must die. But those who...”
– Dhammapada 1.6
Dec 7th
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“At death a person abandons what one construes as mine. Realizing this, the...”
– Sutta Nipāta 4.812
Dec 6th
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“To have much wealth and ample gold and food, but to enjoy one’s luxuries...”
– Sutta Nipāta 1.102
Dec 5th
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“Who is hospitable, and friendly, Liberal and unselfish, A guide, an...”
– Dīgha Nikāya 3.273
Dec 4th
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“The friend who is a helpmate, the friend in happiness and woe, the friend who...”
– Dīgha Nikāya 3.265
Dec 3rd
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“Whoever through desire, hate or fear, Or ignorance should transgress the...”
– Dīgha Nikāya 3.246
Dec 2nd
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“With firm resolve, guard your own mind! Who so untiringly pursues the Dhamma...”
– Dīgha Nikāya 2.185
Dec 1st
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