With the holiday season upon us in our still-struggling economy I think charity for the less fortunate is essential. But while most of us recognize the importance of charity to others, we aren’t always as charitable to ourselves. Below are some thoughts on the subject that I included in our newsletter several years [...] Read more »
Taking Responsibility Can be Liberating
WednesdayDec 2,2009
Every effect comes from a karmic cause, and when you understand that your “thinking” is the source of most of your karmic causes, you empower yourself to change the effects. Thus you are responsible, through your own thinking and resultant actions, for most of the success or failure you achieve. For some this [...] Read more »
It’s Not True Because They Say So
TuesdayNov 24,2009
One of the recommendations Buddha purportedly made to his followers was to never blindly accept any truth, but rather to only accept that which you personally experience and come to know first hand.
I think it’s good advice, though it also plays a big part in the reason I don’t consider myself a Buddhist: I’ve [...] Read more »
Great Upcoming Kung Fu Competitions
TuesdayNov 3,2009
First, Peaceful Dragon students and I will be joining competitors from around the Carolinas and the Southeast at the Fall Classics Kung Fu Tournament in Mooresville on Saturday, Nov. 14th. Divisions will include kung fu and tai chi, with weapons, forms, push-hands and more.
Then the following Saturday, Nov. 21, is our day-long Kung Fu [...] Read more »
A Letter to the Editor
MondayOct 5,2009
In response to an article, I wrote the following short letter to the Forum Editor of the Charlotte Observer, which was published October 5th. It simply offers my belief that the healthcare debate is misdirected.
In response to “2 public option ideas rejected” (Sept. 30):
Health care debate should be about changing our habits
Calling this a [...] Read more »
Religious Insecurity or Prejudice?
MondaySep 28,2009
While I don’t personally subscribe to the view that one religion owns the “truth” and all others are pretenders, I respect people’s right to hold that view. But if you hold that view, does it give you the right to distort facts?
Occasionally I have prospective students, or parents of such students, approach me with [...] Read more »
What About the Really Harmful Ads?
SundaySep 20,2009
In today’s Charlotte Observer there’s an article titled, “Crying foul on adult ads during sports broadcasts.” The article describes how a number of parents and observers are critical of the ubiquitous ads for erectile dysfunction drugs and beer on NFL broadcasts and other sports entertainment. These parents are obviously concerned about the effects [...] Read more »
Taiwan’s Typhoon Victims Still Suffering
SaturdaySep 19,2009
I just returned from the Asian Cultural Center on Scaleybark Rd. with several students where we participated in a charity fundraiser show for victims of the typhoon that struck Sourthern Taiwan last month.
Debra and I had the privilege of visiting several of the badly hit areas two years ago (Debra was born and raised in [...] Read more »
Mountain Bliss with Tai Chi Retreat
WednesdaySep 16,2009
Our tai chi retreat is just over a month away and we still have several openings available. If you could use some rejuvenation, head-clearing, fresh air and wholesome mountain energy consider joining us — the retreat is open to the public, beginners through advanced practitioners from teens to seniors.
In addition to practicing the “moving [...] Read more »
In Any Case… Go Practice
WednesdayDec 10,2008
In our Mastery Roundtable Discussion Group last night, an inordinate amount of time was dedicated to members’ grappling with employment issues: Some were laid off and seeking work; some were laid off and ambivalent about resuming past careers; others were worried about losing their jobs or seeing their businesses fold.
While the discussion group is [...] Read more »
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