“At ease.” - Surya Das

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Surya Das
At ease

• The secret to happiness is wanting what you got
  rather than getting what you (think you) want.
  This may not be as easy as it sounds, but its
  simple enough once you find the balance point
  between effort and acceptance, what could be and
  what is. I try to apply the natural great
  perfections Dzogchen pithy instruction At
  ease. In that spirit of welcome and
  appreciation, openness and interest, everything
  is possible and nothing seems too difficult.
• The happiness movement today has many aspects,
  and Im all for it, although sometimes it does
  seem a bit overly simplistic. I believe its time
  to reflect upon what we really want and need,
  collectively as well as individually, before
  setting into motion powerful forces intent upon
  achieving those aims and goals. We dont want to
  reach the top of the ladder after a long climb,
  to find its not leaning on the right wall!

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Happiness as we usually understand it is just the
tip of the iceberg of satisfaction and
fulfillment, well being, and deepening
contentment leading to the deepest variety of
nirvanic peace and heavenly delight. This is not
just a matter of an experience but of an entire
life, a sacred journey. Contentment is the
ultimate form of wealth, as the Buddhist
philosopher of old named Nagarjuna Charioteer of
the Naga Kings says. Last weekend I performed
my favorite (and only) nephew Lonnies wedding in
Pennsylvania, outdoors at the bride Briannas
generous and welcoming aunties home. This is not
something I do very much anymore, but Lon
prevailed upon me to officiate. It was truly
a joyous occasion, as words of blessing and
life-direction were spoken and vows taken. I
witnessed the deepening bonds of their loving 
family-community, and I reflected on the need to
mentor and empower, guardian and steward these
irreplaceable natural resources, lifting them up
in the light, while getting out of their way as
they carve out new traditions in this, their new
world. Nagas are semi-divine part-animal
dragon-like serpents who dwell in the depths of
the waters and guard the pearl of transcendental
wisdom (Prajna paramita) To more details
regarding the Lama Surya Das, visit here at -
http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya_Das