Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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Allegiance to Life
Feeling
alarm or devastation can guide us to a deep sanity, reminding us of who
we are and what we need. It can remind us that we belong to this larger
body and that we care for it. Our power to act, our power to take part
in the healing of our world, our power to bring things back into
balance, comes from the same source as that devastation. Our pain for
the world, and our power to take part in the healing of our world, both
come from the same place.
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- Joanna Macy, "Allegiance to Life"
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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Gradual Transformation
The
movement from ordinary states of self-concern to selfless giving always
involves a gradual transformation of character, not a sudden leap. Like
any form of strength, generosity needs to be intentionally cultivated
over time, and everyone must begin in whatever state of mind they
already happen to be.
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- Dale S. Wright, “The Bodhisattva’s Gift”
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Knowing is not Enough
If
you know dharma but do not apply it, then you have more regret than if
you had never learned any dharma in the first place. If you are not
going to apply dharma knowledge to your life—better not to know it at
all.
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- Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche, "Keys to Happiness"
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Monday, June 24, 2013
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Brazilians Protest "Gay Cure" Bill
In the midst of the biggest nationwide protests against the government in decades Brazilians have taken to the streets to express their anger at a controversial law known as the “gay cure” proposed by the the president of the Brazilian Parliament’s Commission for Human Rights, Marco Feliciano. If passed the change in legislation would permit psychologists to treat “homosexuality” as an illness.
(Tipped by JMG reader Robert)
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
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What Nature Teaches
Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment, because in its presence we realize we need very little to be happy.
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- Mark Coleman, "A Breath of Fresh Air"
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
Baha'i participation in Springfield Missouri LGBT Civil Rights Survey
Hello friends,
I wanted to share an interesting, yet upsetting situation out
of Springfield Missouri's Baha'i community concerning participation in
an LGBT civil rights survey. As always there is something
to be learned from such a situation, and of course I had to write the
National Spiritual Assembly bringing this to their attention. A lot has
happened in the American Baha'i community as we face this sensitive ,
yet timely subject. Much I do not agree with, but any talk is good
(voice of optimism). Progress can only happen if those who remain
silent speak up and bring forth a voice of reason, love, acceptance to
the table. I look forward to National's response.
love,
S R
Palm Springs, CA
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Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:37 PM
Subject: Baha'i participation in Springfield Missouri LGBT Civil Rights Survey
I do hope that there can be consultation with the LSA
of Springfield Missouri regarding this sensitive topic. I appreciate
your continued efforts in addressing this topic, and look forward to
your guidance in the future.
Subject: Baha'i participation in Springfield Missouri LGBT Civil Rights Survey
Dear National Spiritual Assembly,
With a heavy heart I write you with news published online
and in print concerning a survey that representatives of the Local
Spiritual Assembly of Springfield Missouri took part in. The survey is
from a local faith subcommittee task force on faith and gender identity
concerning LGBT civil rights and protection in the city of Springfield. As a gay man I am concerned that an LSA would publicly endorse discrimination against LGBT people in light of your recent guidance that has been recirculated this year. The civil rights of LGBT
people (workplace protection, fair and equal housing, and inclusion in
being a protected minority class) does not conflict with Baha'i law.
There has been some progress in the American Baha'i community in
regards to
this topic, discussions are occurring, presentations are being made, LGBT Baha'is
are meeting each other for the first time in a spirit of love and
support, yet moments like this take our community ten steps back. The
following was the response of the Springfield LSA to the survey:
- Do you agree that the Springfield City Code should be amended to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance? No
- Would your answer reflect the majority of members in your congregation? Yes
- If the task force finds that there is discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in housing, employment, and/or public accommodations in Springfield, would you support adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance? No
- Would your answer reflect the majority of members in your congregation? Yes
With love always,
S R
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Imagination vs Fantasy
Imagination
confronts desire directly, in all its discomfort and intensity,
deepening the world right where we are. Fantasy and reality are opposing
forces, but imagination and reality are not in opposition: Imagination
goes toward reality, shapes and evokes it.
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- Norman Fischer, "Saved from Freezing"
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
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The Path of Engagement
The
starting point is overcoming ignorance. That’s where the Buddha said we
should start. We have to make it part of our daily discipline to become
better informed about the world we live in. We need to be able to
distinguish between truth and falsity such as misinformation from our
governments and from mainstream news media. We also have to learn to
deal steadfastly and intelligently with suffering.
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- Richard Reoch, "The Path of Complete Engagement"
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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How to Give
An
act of giving is of most benefit when one gives something of value,
carefully, with one’s own hand, while showing respect, and with a view
that something wholesome will come of it.
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- Andrew Olendzki, “Dana: The Practice of Giving"
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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Respecting the Practice
When
people use spiritual practice to try to compensate for feelings of
alienation and low self-esteem, they corrupt the true nature of
spiritual practice. Instead of loosening the manipulative ego that tries
to control its experience, they strengthen it, and their spiritual
practice remains unintegrated with the rest of their life.
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- John Welwood, “The Psychology of Awakening”
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