James Carr

Weightlifting from Home Day 1

My gym was probably the last to finally shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I am immensely grateful…

Make Yourself a Lamp, Make Yourself a Light

Lately I’ve been listening to Jack Kornfield’s Heart Wisdom podcast while taking…

152 Days of the Majjhima Nikāya

“What should be done for his disciples out of compassion by a Teacher who seeks their welfare and has…

Thoughts on Bodhisattva as a Leadership Model

Lately I’ve found myself doing a lot of self-exploration and reflection on what…

Daily Merit Dedication

Today’s daily merit dedication is something a little different, instead of my own personal one I’ll instead share an excerpt from Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva that I have always found insightful to contemplate on. Enjoy!

May all beings everywhere
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Daily Merit Dedication

Let all beings everywhere be able to take a moment to enjoy life as it truly is, to look past all the difficulties and suffering they may be experiencing to find enjoyment in what they may accidentally look past. May they be happy and secure in everything they do.

Daily Merit Dedication

Let all beings everywhere regardless of their disposition be free from anxiety and experience a calm abiding peace of mind throughout their day today. Let them be free from afflictions and find joy in all they do.

Daily Merit Dedication

Today I’m beginning a new way to end my daily meditation practice by dedicating merit. It’s an important component I believe to cultivating a mind of loving kindness and compassion for others. I’m posting these on my blog for now to keep me focused on doing this regularly, So be prepared…