Tag Archives: Buddhism

why the Buddha landed in my hands

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Michael Patton

At the age of eleven, the Buddha came to me… …as I wandered around the grounds of the Washington County fair, alone. My meanderings took me to an arcade tent.  Without thinking, I turned the crank of a crane-shovel game.  … Continue reading →

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fable of the moth & the firefly

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Michael Patton

One sweet summer evening… …a firefly spotted a moth banging his head against the bulb of a street lamp. “My friend, seek the light within!” the luminous insect yelled to the stranger. Distracted from his pursuit for the moment, the … Continue reading →

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For a High Spiritual Humor

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Michael Patton

  Maybe we’re missing the humor. Maybe we’re missing the humor in our religious texts… …because we believe the highest spirituality can only be expressed with heavy solemnity. We see the humor in Greek mythology, in the Native American tales… … Continue reading →

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Welcome!–Go Home!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Michael Patton

  I understand that the Dalai Lama wants the people of Tibet to oppose the Chinese through non-violent action… What I don’t understand is what “action” he wants them to perform. Passive resistance involves resistance.  What should the Tibetans do … Continue reading →

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