Teaching Children Values with the Dalai Lama
Today we had a great experience out on the deck under the pergola. Our whole family sat outside and shared our study of How to Practice by the Dalai Lama, which turned out to be an excellent experience in teaching values to my 12-year old son.
As I posted awhile back, we recently took up the [...]
The Ethics and Morality of Buddhism
One of the central aspects of Buddhism, in my experience, is the manner in which it deals with ethics and morality in a very logical, driven manner. It’s easy to see how the teachings of Buddhism appeal to the West, partly because they do relate to a universal morality that is also taught in Christianity…
What is Quaker Meeting?
As a part of my new practice of “church at home” with my kids, I decided to research the format of Quaker meeting, something that has intrigued me for awhile. The unformatted Quaker meeting eschews the idea of “sermon” allowing each member to pace his/her own reflections internally and in tandem with the group and [...]
Church at Home: An Alternative Approach to Teaching Spirituality
Sometimes the right moment comes along, prompting you to finally create some routines and activities to teach spirituality and keep you and your family on your spiritual path, while matching your worldview and your lifestyle. Whether you are Christian, practice an alternative religion, or even a non-religious spirituality, a “church at home” approach just might help bring your family together.
My New Favorite Place to Meditate
In my quest to find the time daily to clear my head and practice “emptiness” it’s time to give thanks to my parents for creating such a beautiful place and welcoming us to it. My new favorite place to meditate is on their backyard swing with Baby Del in my arms.
The ground is covered in [...]
Our Buddhist-Inspired Wedding Ceremony
The text of our Buddhist-inspired wedding ceremony includes quotes from Pema Chodron, Tibetan Buddhist nun, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Shakespeare, as well as a modified lasso ceremony and vows inspire by Buddhist teachings. We wrote the ceremony ourselves. Read the full text here…
