the Dharma Wheel

There are so many things I would like to share from my Wesak Buddhist retreat. But, the most important is how much peace and joy we can receive by simply stopping. Stopping our hectic, frenzied civilized race to ---
to where? Where are we rushing to?
I realize it's easy for me to say, now that I'm not in the rat race and have the luxury of making my own schedule and plans. But, it's more important for those who are working and stressed out. I know, I nearly died from too much stress a few years ago. Everyone can find some time to just stop. Stop and stretch and BREATHE!

I caught Michael Beckwith on CNN this morning. I started to say "accidentally", but I only turned on the TV for TEN minutes to check weather and somehow saw him. I really love his messages, too. He was being asked how he knew to leave the stock market in late September of last year. (There were documents showing he sold all his stock holdings just before the huge crash.) He calmly said, "I just stopped and listened to my inner voice. I knew it was time."

THE TIME IS NOW! That's part of the premise of my novel. Listening when we get a message. Yesterday, I was just calling to find a prayer wheel when I found the Tibetan group. I found much more. And as a sign, at exactly 10:01 last night when I went out to look at the Wesak full moon, I saw the most spectacular shooting star. It was amazing! Sometimes the stars do line up and we get just what we need. But, you have to be willing to stop and listen. Here are some beautiful, inspirational links. Wesak celebrations continue through Monday, May 11. Enjoy!!

* Beckwith on Spiritual Liberation (2 mins of your time)
* Dalai Lama words over stunning images and music (HiDef, go full screen!)
* Thich Nhat Hahn) Surrender to the NOW OR
longer on Mindfulness and "Blue Sky" or On Anger
* Eckart Tolle on God -- What Is

Click the title for info on Dharma Wheel, or if you really want to delve into Tibetan Buddhism: Pujas and Prayer Wheels
(I used to link to Mandalas, Mudras and Meditation ;) The Prayer Wheel is truly amazing. By simply spinning the wheel you are sending out hundreds or thousands of prayers for all sentient beings and the planet! Namaste!