Christopher Brainerd blogs about his journey into Buddhism

This is a collection of Christopher Brainerd's ramblings written as a novice student of Buddhism.
My primary practice is Jodo Shinshu, yet I ramble on many spiritual topics.
Some of what follows is original, some are quotes or summations for which I provide the source.
Gassho!

Monday, September 9, 2013

Realizing Well Being

Recognizing joy is just as vital as
Recognizing suffering
Watering the seeds of joy is just as vital as
Starving the seeds of suffering
Being mindful of suffering,
We need also be mindful of job.
For joy is in the moment
Suffering is outside the moment.
Be mindful of suffering and its passing
And be mindful of joy in every moment.
Even within suffering, there is joy.

-Thich Nhat Hanh

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