Lord of the Rings – Gleanings in Buddha-Fields

Compassion

I grew up as a teenager watching the old TV show, Kung Fu, on syndicate. I was a big fan, and although the show hasn’t always aged well, it was my first naive introduction to Asian culture, Buddhism, etc, so it holds a special place in my heart. I found this clip on Youtube recentlyContinue reading “Compassion”

Through the Ages

Been reading the Lord of the Rings with my son, and I stumbled upon this quote that I had never noticed before. ‘But it is not your own Shire,’ said Gildor. Others dwelt here before Hobbits were; and others will dwell here again when hobbits are no more. The wide world is all about you:Continue reading “Through the Ages”