The first day back after a rather strange few days away from the office, I couldn’t decide whether it felt like a Monday or a Thursday, or maybe somewhere between the two. The drive down to Ringwood this morning was easy, but slow. Lots of time to chant and to take stock of the things that had happened recently.
The office was rather quiet, though it was good to have Lawrence back after his holiday and even better to fix a few of the issues that were outstanding. I was also pleased that I was back in the office to say farewell to Elaine, who left today to rest and prepare for the birth of her second baby.
It always surprises me how life just trundles on when you aren’t looking. The Wheel of Life turns eternally, there is no beginning or end, just the repetition of different phases that we all pass through. All that is asked of us, is to make the most of each and every second and to learn the lessons that life presents to us.
The Search For Enlightenment 
Aug 31, 2012 @ 00:51:06
I love the mandala… what is it?
Aug 31, 2012 @ 14:22:11
It’s a wall painting in a Buddhist monastery …
http://dharmagallery.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/wheel-of-life-wall-painting.html
Nichiren Buddhism doesn’t concern itself with the gods of other schools, but he’s a scary little chap isn’t he, the one holding the wheel?
Aug 31, 2012 @ 17:38:04
He is! I’m finding it difficult to find out more about Nichiren… can you recommend a website or book?
Sep 03, 2012 @ 21:27:41
People who know me will be shouting “The Buddha, Geoff and Me”, which I believe is a really great book. But if you are trying to find out about Nichiren Buddhism I would also suggest Buddhism and the Science of Happiness by William Woollard. In terms of web sites, you might want to start with A Buddhist Podcast (http://abuddhistpodcast.com/) which is where I ‘discovered’ Nichiren in the first place.
I hope this helps and that you find what you are looking for.
Namaste,
Anupadin
Sep 03, 2012 @ 23:56:34
Thanks! Namaste!
Dec 14, 2012 @ 13:33:59
To get a copy of your own, go here …
http://preview.alturl.com/nzfbr