Archive for the ‘Compassion’ Category

On Being a Man

Posted: 05/28/2011 in Compassion, Inspiration, Love
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I found this story on Art Of Manliness, which is one of my favorite sites. I will admit, I had to go find a tissue after watching this. I don’t have a lot to say about it, other than it is the best example of being a hero. This man gave his life to alleviate [...]

Right Livelihood

Posted: 08/17/2010 in Compassion, Inspiration, Music, Social
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For the last month or so, I have been looking for a new job. I need something stable, because my present job does not have enough projects going, and I’ve worked a total of 5 days in the last month. This job search has caused me to think a lot about “right livelihood” and how [...]

Renunciation For The Outdoorsman

Posted: 07/20/2010 in Buddhism, Compassion, Precepts, Social
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One reason I started this blog was to document the various experiences and challenges I have on this new path I have chosen to tread. Here is one challenge that is really messing with my head: As I study more about Buddhism, I find that there are certain concepts and experiences that are so ingrained [...]

Metta is Metal

Posted: 07/06/2010 in Compassion, Love, Metal, Music
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**Edit: This is the first of a series of posts I am attempting about how Buddhism is Metal.** Since I began my practice less than a year ago, I have been contemplating the connection between Heavy Metal and Buddhism and wondering if it is even possible. I have been asked how I can even consider [...]