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The heart of verse four’s message is: ponder impermanence. The verse reads, Close friends who have long been together will separate, Wealth and possessions gained with much effort will be left behind, Consciousness, a guest, will leave the hotel of the body- To give up the…
The third verse says, Don’t engage disturbances, and emotional reactions gradually fade away; Don’t engage distractions, and spiritual practice naturally grows; Keep awareness clear and vivid, and confidence in the way arises. Rely on silence- this is the practice of a bodhisattva. I love how clear…
The three poisons are the focus of verse 2 on the practice of a bodhisattva. Here’s Ken McLeod‘s translation: Attraction to those close to you catches you in its currents; Aversion to those who oppose you burns inside; Indifference that ignores what needs to be done…
It’s been quite a long time since I’ve posted a bit of ninja wisdom but something remarkable happened recently. It reminded me- and taught me- the true power of perseverance. The oldest student at my Taekwondo dojang is Master Jerry. Master Jerry just celebrated his 91st…
The first verse in the 37 Verses says: Right now you have a good boat, fully equipped and available- hard to find. To free yourself and others from the sea of samsara, Day and night, constantly, Study, reflect, and meditate- this is the practice of a…
The opening verses of the 37 Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva serve to pay homage and set the intention. It reads, I pay constant homage through my three doors,To my supreme teacher and protector Chenrezig,Who while seeing all phenomena lack coming and going,Makes single-minded…
Happy belated new year, friends! Thank you for your patience as I’ve taken a bit of extra time to begin our next Soul Ninja project. But I am happy to announce that I will be reflecting on the 37 practices of a bodhisattva. A bodhisattva is…
