Lama Surya Das

Taking Refuge in the Dharma

“Om Shanti, Shanti, Peace. …It’s good to find refuge, something to rely on, solace, beyond this saha world, so tenuous, so bubbly, so fickle, like a dewdrop. Finding something reliable. In Buddhism we call it ‘taking refuge’, finding a port in the storm of samsara, of confusion and delusion. Something to rely on – the higher power, the inner power. We have our higher power in Buddhism too – don’t think we don’t – Awareness – with a capital A+. Awareness, cosmic consciousness, beyond mere thoughts. We can find this within. Just Being. Peace. Harmony. Inclusiveness. You can find that in Being with a capital B+. Being is primary – upstream from doing and becoming. So just sitting, relaxing, being.” ~ Lama Surya Das