Walking the path of mindfulness one breath at a time. I'm just doing my part to live a peaceful life as an Italian American Buddhist in Buffalo, NY of all places! I am a Buddhist who follows in the tradition of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and HH the 14th Dalai Lama but I enjoy teachings from all Buddhist traditions. I try to be open to everything. I wish you peace! Feel free to contact me at: bhodi@italianbuddhist.com, www.facebook.com/italianbuddhist
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Simple Things
Yesterday I had lunch with a wonderful Buddhist friend at my favorite diner. The conversation was great and the vegetarian cuisine out of this world (as it always is at Amy's Place on Buffalo, New York)! Being present doesn't just mean floating in the present moment. I can "be" in the moment, dwell if you will, and REALLY notice the moment. Appreciating the present, smelling the flowers along the way.
When I do that I am able to focus and concentrate on the "stuff of life." It feels great to breathe, take note of my surroundings, be grateful....and smile!
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