Eva Libre's Blog – June 2025 Archive (8)

This is a very exciting time here in Dharamsala and around the world as HH the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday on July 6. Today, June 30, was the celebration of HH’s 90th birthday and a short Long Life Offering Ceremony organized by the people of Dhomey Province, Amdo, Eastern Tibet. It was held at Tsuglhakhang, outside.…

My garden of flowers

is also my garden

of thoughts and dreams.

The thoughts grow

as freely as the flowers,

and the dreams are as beautiful.

~*~ Abram L. Urban…

Two days ago was the full moon 15th day of Saga Dawa, the day 2600 years ago that Shakyamuni Buddha was both born and enlightened, 35 years later. I know everyone has and is trying hard during this Saga Dawa month to avoid harm, even little harms. On top of that, I know everyone has been practicing love and compassion as much as…

Two days from now will be the most sacred and holy day of the Buddhist year. It is the full moon day of Saga Dawa when Shakyamuni Buddha was born and became enlightened. Our actions of behavior, speech, and mind will be astronomically increased. This means the consequences of our actions will be multiplied greatly, based on whether…

Please be good. This is the 11th day of the most precious month in the Tibetan Buddhist year. It is the month in which Shakyamuni Buddha was born and attained enlightenment. The power of his earth-shattering realization created karmic ripples such that the actions we do this month, and especially on the full-moon 15th day of Saga…

To be or not to be. That is the question. To just be, and not do, this is the question. We are too high strung, doing, doing, and more doing. Sometimes take a break. Refresh. Drop into awareness. Drop into the present moment. Rest. Stay alert. Come home. Rediscover stillness. Rediscover tranquility. Strengthen your intuition. Polish…

She is of the fire

She is of the light

She looks to the left

She looks to the right

Fire and light

Light and fire

Fire

Of heart and soul

Light of the sun

And the “woke” mind

She welcomes to her side

Those who love liberty

Life First

The intricate…

"Be selective with your battles. Sometimes peace is better than being right."

Choosing our battles wisely is a cornerstone of a peaceful and fulfilling life. Not every disagreement requires a confrontation; sometimes, the pursuit of being "right" overshadows the greater value of harmony and well-being.

The energy expended on…