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Never argue with an idiot.
They will drag you down
to their level and beat
you with experience.
- Eric Barker
They will drag you down
to their level and beat
you with experience.
- Eric Barker
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Strength of numbers is the delight of the timid. The valiant in spirit glory in fighting alone. - Gandhi
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Thanks to the efforts of vegan waitress Megan Brophy, iconic diner chain Bob’s Big Boy has unveiled a new item on the specials menu at its longstanding Burbank, CA location: a fully vegan burger served on a vegan bun.
The 24-hour location of the restaurant has been a fixture in Burbank since the 1950s, and while vegan customers could previously modify vegetarian options to be served without animal products, the new burger—which features a patty by vegan brand Hungry Planet Foods—can be ordered vegan as-is.
“I’ve been vegan for six years now, and I’ve worked at this restaurant for 18 years. I’ve been working hard for the past three years to get a vegan burger in, and they finally gave in,” Brophy explained in a video produced by animal-rights organization Mercy For Animals. “People are very excited to see that a 1950s American iconic restaurant has stepped up to the plate and given to the vegan community what we are all asking for so vegans can go out with their friends and all eat together.”
Brophy is calling upon the vegan community to support the new vegan burger in hopes that Bob’s Big Boy adds it to the permanent menu.
The 24-hour location of the restaurant has been a fixture in Burbank since the 1950s, and while vegan customers could previously modify vegetarian options to be served without animal products, the new burger—which features a patty by vegan brand Hungry Planet Foods—can be ordered vegan as-is.
“I’ve been vegan for six years now, and I’ve worked at this restaurant for 18 years. I’ve been working hard for the past three years to get a vegan burger in, and they finally gave in,” Brophy explained in a video produced by animal-rights organization Mercy For Animals. “People are very excited to see that a 1950s American iconic restaurant has stepped up to the plate and given to the vegan community what we are all asking for so vegans can go out with their friends and all eat together.”
Brophy is calling upon the vegan community to support the new vegan burger in hopes that Bob’s Big Boy adds it to the permanent menu.
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The mind, hard to see, Subtle—alighting where it wishes— The sage protects. The watched mind brings happiness. - Dhammapada
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Centuries ago a man in the East took up gardening on his small estate. Eventually, he became a proficient gardener producing some of the most beautiful plants and flowers in his community.
However, one aspect of gardening frustrated him: the constant presence of growing weeds. No matter what he did, no matter how much weeding he engaged in, they came back stronger than ever.
Unable to bear the presence of weeds in his garden he visited with a member of a King’s royal garden staff. He listened patiently and took careful notes as the royal gardener offered him a variety of methods for dealing with weeds.
Pleased with his new knowledge, the man returned to his estate and applied the principles. Yet, the weeds persisted returning as they always had.
Once again, he visited the royal gardener and explained asking “what else can I do about those weeds?” The royal gardener paused before speaking and then said: “There is only one other thing for you to do: you must learn to love the weeds and treat them well.”
That story is a metaphor for our living. While we may have many admirable qualities, no one of us is free from “weeds” in our lives. As we become aware them it’s easy to become frustrated with ourselves and turn to self-loathing and even self-abuse.
The lesson from the gardener applies to life in this way: we must learn to love our ‘weeds’, those flaws, imperfections which make us the unique individuals we are.
If we do not do this, we will simply make ourselves more miserable. Like the gardener who could not eliminate and prevent weeds from coming up, we can’t root out every flaw. So work with the alternative which is self-acceptance and learning to love those parts of our personalities as well.
However, one aspect of gardening frustrated him: the constant presence of growing weeds. No matter what he did, no matter how much weeding he engaged in, they came back stronger than ever.
Unable to bear the presence of weeds in his garden he visited with a member of a King’s royal garden staff. He listened patiently and took careful notes as the royal gardener offered him a variety of methods for dealing with weeds.
Pleased with his new knowledge, the man returned to his estate and applied the principles. Yet, the weeds persisted returning as they always had.
Once again, he visited the royal gardener and explained asking “what else can I do about those weeds?” The royal gardener paused before speaking and then said: “There is only one other thing for you to do: you must learn to love the weeds and treat them well.”
That story is a metaphor for our living. While we may have many admirable qualities, no one of us is free from “weeds” in our lives. As we become aware them it’s easy to become frustrated with ourselves and turn to self-loathing and even self-abuse.
The lesson from the gardener applies to life in this way: we must learn to love our ‘weeds’, those flaws, imperfections which make us the unique individuals we are.
If we do not do this, we will simply make ourselves more miserable. Like the gardener who could not eliminate and prevent weeds from coming up, we can’t root out every flaw. So work with the alternative which is self-acceptance and learning to love those parts of our personalities as well.
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Ever tried.
Ever failed.
No matter.
Try again.
Fail again.
Fail better.
- Samuel Becket
Ever failed.
No matter.
Try again.
Fail again.
Fail better.
- Samuel Becket
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Just understand your mind: how it works, how attachment and desire arise, how ignorance arises, where emotions come from. It is sufficient to know the nature of all that; just that gives so much happiness and peace. - Thubten Yeshe
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'Kichijoji', a town near Tokyo in Japan, was named after Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort of Hindu god Vishnu. Takayuki Kitagawa, Consul General of Japan said, "You will be surprised to know that the town near Tokyo has its origin from Lakshmi temple. Kichijoji means Lakshmi temple in Japanese."
Kitagawa said that people usually believe that the culture of Japan and India are different, but that is not the case as many temples in Japan are dedicated to Hindu Gods. "There are many more Hindu gods who are revered in the Land of the Rising Sun. For ages, we have been praying to Hindu gods," said the diplomat, who began his delightful speech in Kannada, leaving the audience spellbound.
The Consul General also noted that the Japanese language has many words taken from Sanskrit which again it indicates that both cultures had deep connections in past. "For instance, Japanese dish sushi is made of rice and vinegar. Sushi is also associated with shari, which is from Sanskrit word 'zaali', meaning rice," the Consul added.
Kitagawa said that people usually believe that the culture of Japan and India are different, but that is not the case as many temples in Japan are dedicated to Hindu Gods. "There are many more Hindu gods who are revered in the Land of the Rising Sun. For ages, we have been praying to Hindu gods," said the diplomat, who began his delightful speech in Kannada, leaving the audience spellbound.
The Consul General also noted that the Japanese language has many words taken from Sanskrit which again it indicates that both cultures had deep connections in past. "For instance, Japanese dish sushi is made of rice and vinegar. Sushi is also associated with shari, which is from Sanskrit word 'zaali', meaning rice," the Consul added.
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When the Dharma is about to disappear, women will become vigorous and will frequently do deeds of virtue, while men grow lax and no longer study the Dharma. —Buddha Shakyamuni, Shurangama Sutra
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In his book, The Miracle of Mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh writes:
"Wash the dishes relaxingly, as though each bowl is an object of contemplation. Consider each bowl as sacred. Follow your breath to prevent your mind from straying. Do not try to hurry to get the job over with. Consider washing the dishes the most important in in life. Washing dishes is meditation. If you cannot wash dishes in mindfulness, neither an your meditate while sitting in silence."
"Wash the dishes relaxingly, as though each bowl is an object of contemplation. Consider each bowl as sacred. Follow your breath to prevent your mind from straying. Do not try to hurry to get the job over with. Consider washing the dishes the most important in in life. Washing dishes is meditation. If you cannot wash dishes in mindfulness, neither an your meditate while sitting in silence."