Nancy Hom present to us this mandala who honors the values of love, generosity, openness, compassion, and creativity—follow by a tribute to Yuri Kochiyama, named We Are All Part of One Another.
Karunika Adela Iglesias, a member of Nalandabodhi’s Comunidad Hispana, writes, “Collective karma shapes the ethical, social, and even health outcomes of communities, influencing both suffering and well-being. That is to say, through our actions as a group, we shape the contours of our mind and the world we inhabit.”
Sangha member Alicja Bardin writes from Poland: “I have often thought about people I know but don’t have daily contact with. We are connected, interconnected by circumstances, places, other people . . . After all, being connected is not the same as being in constant touch.”
In a heartfelt offering, Francis Olivier shows the gift of being vulnerable: “It was during that night that I realized how difficult I’ve been, how unpleasant at times I’ve been in the world. Despite this, my friends in my community have always put up with me. Always supported me.”
In this gentle poem, sangha member Beth Patterson offers a contemplation we can do any time, anywhere. Listen. Slow down. Relax.
Sangha member Ben Mikolaj challenges us to look closely at our path: “The dharma has never been about pleasing people. It’s about waking up. And waking up can mean walking away.”
