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The buddha way is, basically, leaping clear of the many and the one; thus there are birth and death, delusion and realization, sentient beings and buddhas. –Dogen. “Actualizing the Fundamental Point” From “Teachings of the Buddha.” edited by Jack Kornfield. 1993. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications. Boston. www.shambhala.com.

Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’ –Alexander MacLaren

Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. –Italian Proverb

For I desire kindness, not sacrifice. –Hosea 6:6, speaking in the name of God

I will maintain My covenant between Me and you, and your offspring to come, as an everlasting covenant throughout the ages, to be God to you and to your offspring to come. I assign the land you sojourn in to you and your offspring to come, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting holding.…

Matthew 11: 7-15 7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are…

The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. She went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he…

[7] And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? [8] But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. [9]…

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This mind and body is our household. If this inner household is not in order, no outer household can be in order. –Ayya Khema. “Being Nobody. Going Nowhere” Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from “Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations.” edited by Josh Bartok. with permission of Wisdom Publications. 199 Elm St.. Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A.…

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