These days we have war, oppression, humanitarian crisis, refugees, indiscriminate bombing, death…. dare I say insanity. Let’s have a moment of noble silence, noble solitude, alone together. Standing with all of those who are beleaguered and oppressed. Over 84 million political refugees in the world are seeking asylum, seeking safety and security for themselves and for their loved ones, as the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees tells us.
A moment of silence, noble silence – quieting the mind, not just the lips.
Breathing in, calming and quieting the mind, as Thich Nhat Hanh, the late, great Zen Master might say. Breathing out, letting go, relaxing and smiling,
(from Meditation Town Hall, Lama Surya Das – March 13, 2022)
March 13, 2022, Meditation Town Hall with Lama Surya Das. Due to a severe “superstorm” in the Boston area, there are some pauses in the recording.
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