I was listening to NPR (National Public Radio) one day and the guest being interviewed was a Zen Buddhist teacher.
She is also African American and gay. I do enjoy much of the wisdom and philosophy of Buddhism even though I’m not Buddhist.
And this teacher said some things that registered with me. Such as overcoming suffering by an internal change,
by sitting and quieting our spirits, and by love, understanding who we are in the space we’ve been given.
And the change needs to be collective to impact our world.
In my younger days of being a super conservative person of faith, I would have condemned this teacher
and never even listened to her simply because of who she is, but instead I learned some things that day.
My point is we need to listen to people, accept our differences and learn from one another.
Diversity brings growth.
Amen.
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Note: The teacher is Angel Kyodo Williams
You are so right, Nicodemas. I find it important to stay open-minded to be able to learn new every day. Of course we need to remember to think and use our critical sense too. Not all are right, even many talk about it.
Yes!! That’s a very good point. Thank you Irene! Peace my friend and wonderful blessings.
Peace and blessings your way too.
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Amen. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you G! Peace and have a wonderful week.
Amen Nicodemas.
Thank you.
That was very beautyfull.
Thank you Tia for your beautiful comments! Peace and wonderful blessings.
I never know everything. And whatever I seem to know may not be the whole picture. So, we must never refuse to keep our ears and eyes open. Wonderful reminder, Nico!
Thank you Erika! I love your comments. Peace my friend and wonderful blessings.
It makes me smile to hear that, Nico. Peace and blessings to you too!
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So true! Thank you for posting!
Thank you Barbara! Peace and blessings to you.
I agree, thanks for the great post.
Thank you Laleh! Peace and wonderful blessings.
My pleasure.
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Angel Kyodo Williams is a brilliant thinker
Yes, I think so too! Thank you Robert! Welcome to my blog. Peace and wonderful blessings.
Thank you for the post and introducing Angel Kyodo Williams to me; I will research and learn more about her.
Your welcome! Thank you for reading! Peace and wonderful blessings to you.