Tag Archives: Healing

Secularism

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Francois Lachance

Thich Nhat Hahn, Calming The Fearful Mind: A Zen Response to Terrorism At that retreat, I offered a nonsectarian version of the Three Refuges, the traditional Buddhist affirmation. I offer this version to you here. I have great confidence in … Continue reading →

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Umma

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Francois Lachance

To repair the damage, an invitation for wise investment. Usury extinguished. Retardation delayed. Bonds for reparations. Interest modest. And so for day 79 03.03.2007

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Restorative

Posted on February 24, 2007 by Francois Lachance

Barry Lopez in Winter Count has a piece that is a portrait. “The Lover of Words” is described as understanding the power of words to draw forth feeling and to mesmerize. He understood how words healed. A slow reading that … Continue reading →

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