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It is a universal truth that evil can only be overcome by its opposite, positive force good, love and compassion. - Saneh Dhammavaro
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When Caroline Kennedy was six years old, her father, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. On the day of the funeral in Washington, DC, she rode with her brother John and their nanny in the back seat of a limousine which slowly made it’s way to St. Matthew’s Cathedral.
Her mother, Jackie, and uncles, Robert and Ted, were walking in front of the limousine. Looking out of the window, Caroline recognized the friendly face of Robert Foster, a Secret Service agent. She rolled down the window and stuck out her little hand. Agent Foster took it and held it tightly all the way to the cathedral. Later, Agent Foster said it was all he could do to fight back his tears of sadness for little Caroline Kennedy.
Her mother, Jackie, and uncles, Robert and Ted, were walking in front of the limousine. Looking out of the window, Caroline recognized the friendly face of Robert Foster, a Secret Service agent. She rolled down the window and stuck out her little hand. Agent Foster took it and held it tightly all the way to the cathedral. Later, Agent Foster said it was all he could do to fight back his tears of sadness for little Caroline Kennedy.
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We have to stop clinging to the conditioned path and learn to be open to the unconditioned path. - Tenzin Palmo
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Pope Francis has strengthened church teaching opposing the death penalty, saying in a new policy published Thursday that it is always “inadmissible” because it “attacks” the inherent dignity of all humans.
The Vatican said Francis had approved a change to the Catechism of the Catholic Church — the compilation of official Catholic Church teaching. Previously, the catechism said the church didn’t exclude recourse to capital punishment “if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human lives against the unjust aggressor.”
The new teaching, contained in Catechism No. 2267, says the previous policy is outdated and that there are other ways to protect the common good.
“Consequently the church teaches, in the light of the Gospel, that the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person,” and she works with determination for its abolition worldwide,” reads the new text, which was approved in May but only published Thursday.
The Vatican said Francis had approved a change to the Catechism of the Catholic Church — the compilation of official Catholic Church teaching. Previously, the catechism said the church didn’t exclude recourse to capital punishment “if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human lives against the unjust aggressor.”
The new teaching, contained in Catechism No. 2267, says the previous policy is outdated and that there are other ways to protect the common good.
“Consequently the church teaches, in the light of the Gospel, that the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person,” and she works with determination for its abolition worldwide,” reads the new text, which was approved in May but only published Thursday.
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Call something an obstacle, it is an obstacle. Call it an opportunity, it is an opportunity. - Tenzin Palmo
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There's great wisdom in the proverb that it's easier to keep your health than try to regain it. Here are eight ways anyone can remain healthy and free from serious illness:
1. Maintain a healthy weight.
2. Exercise regularly – at least five times per week for 30 – 45 minutes at a time.
3. Go vegetarian, vegan or at least reduce your consumption of meat.
4. Don't smoke.
5. Drink alcohol in moderation but it is best to avoid alcoholic drinks completely.
6. Meditate.
7. Associate with positive people. They are uplifting.
8. Distance yourself from negative people. They are draining.
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1. Maintain a healthy weight.
2. Exercise regularly – at least five times per week for 30 – 45 minutes at a time.
3. Go vegetarian, vegan or at least reduce your consumption of meat.
4. Don't smoke.
5. Drink alcohol in moderation but it is best to avoid alcoholic drinks completely.
6. Meditate.
7. Associate with positive people. They are uplifting.
8. Distance yourself from negative people. They are draining.
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You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel. - Robert Tew
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Venerable Tashi Nyima is an ordained monk in the Jonang lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Ven. Nyima wil be in Tulsa at our center this Friday and Saturday, August 3 and 4, leading meditation and offering Buddhist teachings. On Saturday morning, he will also teach a Tibetan Yoga class.
Ven. Nyima has practiced Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Ayurveda for more than thirty years and serves as director of the New Jonang Buddhist Community in Dallas, Texas. Ven. Nyima is a gifted teacher who makes Buddhism, yoga and meditation accessible to all.
More information at www.tulsayogameditationcenter.com
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The Buddha was a non-theist. He did not accept the view that there is a "God" who saves us from trouble. His position and that of Buddhism can be summed up in this simple phrase "if it's going to be, it's up to me." Articulating that position clearly is Korean Zen Buddhist, Venerable Ponmyun Sunim. Interviewed recently he spoke about the need for people to develop their sense of independence and inner strength saying that people make themselves weak and dependent upon others and upon some higher power. This is unfortunate and unnecessary.
"Most people don’t live their lives on their own, based on their own strength," he says. "Other animals, such as squirrels or rabbits, live according to their own strengths and abilities, but humans tend not to. People often ask for help—from other people, or from God. That’s why people complain and are often in pain, because they’re always asking for help and when help doesn’t come they start to suffer. And that’s how they begin blaming other people. Many people assume there is an almighty God who will listen to their wishes—that’s how they pray, to some kind of mighty force. This makes people feel dependent on God for their lives, and they lack the strength to live for themselves. So the first thing people need to do is to learn how to become independent beings. If rabbits and squirrels can do it, then so can humans!"
"Most people don’t live their lives on their own, based on their own strength," he says. "Other animals, such as squirrels or rabbits, live according to their own strengths and abilities, but humans tend not to. People often ask for help—from other people, or from God. That’s why people complain and are often in pain, because they’re always asking for help and when help doesn’t come they start to suffer. And that’s how they begin blaming other people. Many people assume there is an almighty God who will listen to their wishes—that’s how they pray, to some kind of mighty force. This makes people feel dependent on God for their lives, and they lack the strength to live for themselves. So the first thing people need to do is to learn how to become independent beings. If rabbits and squirrels can do it, then so can humans!"
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People grow old and die because they see others growing old and dying. - Adi Shankara