Daily Words of the Buddha for December 09, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for December 09, 2017 — pipāsavinaya — the dispelling of thirst

Na tena ariyo hoti yena pāṇāni hiṃsati.
Ahiṃsā sabbapāṇānaṃ
“ariyo”ti pavuccati.

One is not noble who injures living beings.
One is called “noble” because
one is harmless towards all living beings.

Dhammapada 19.270
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Vegan Foodstyles:  Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sage Browned Butter

Personally, I firmly believe that the butternut squash/pasta combo is a match made in heaven. Once, when I attended a holiday dinner for my husband’s job, the caterers served a butternut squash ravioli that was, honest to goodness, the best thing I have ever eaten in my entire life. Ever. My efforts to recreate it later (complete with homemade pasta and all) didn’t quite live up to the reality of that precious evening. As in, my ravioli exploded everywhere while boiling and I ended up with butternut-ravioli-mush, which wasn’t exactly what I was after, if you know what I mean.  […]

Source: Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Sage Browned Butter

Vegan Foodstyles:  Homemade Vegan Pizza Pockets with Marinara Sauce

  These vegan pizza pockets have been a hit for my family.  Not only are they cruelty-free, they’re also the best pizza pockets ever!! And they freeze exceptionally well, so I’ll usually double the recipe.  One batch gets eaten right away and the other batch is placed in the freezer for a quick meal later.  To reheat, I just toss one in the oven, put the timer on and walk away–my kind of meal! The filling options are endless for these ‘mini calzones’.  Add some olives for saltiness, maybe pineapple for sweet or jalapeños for spicy.  Broccoli, spinach and artichoke hearts are all delicious […]

Source: Homemade Vegan Pizza Pockets with Marinara Sauce

Syncretism Is Clearly The Approach That Makes Sense

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JXyclk_XAJY&feature=youtu.be

This presentation is comprehensive from all esoteric and spiritual points of view. Don’t close yourself off by the title of this video. This speaker’s presentation examines multiple angles of knowledge and understanding … quite frankly, The Halau incorporates his perspective and has incorporated this approach for over 5 years. This is truly worth a careful listen. Aloha e mahalo!

Winter Solstice with a Kitchen Witch: Spiced Pears Poached in Red Wine

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As the hearth heats up for the coming Winter Solstice, kitchen witches everywhere get ready to boil their cauldrons for ritual, gatherings and family meals.

Rich, decadent, sophisticated & colorful, this magickal recipe blends classic Yule spell ingredients, including fresh orange zest, red wine, perfect pears and star anise.

winter solstice with a kitchen witch

Oh, I’m really excited to share this one with you!  I made this for the first time a few days ago, and frankly, it turned out way better than I expected it to.

If you want to serve something magical, delicious and super chic this Yule, this dish adorns the table with a touch of class.

As with all my kitchen witch recipes, I like to share with you the magical properties of each key ingredient, and suggest a few ways to infuse your efforts in the kitchen with the magic and whimsy of cauldron spellcraft.

But feel free to…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for December 07, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for December 07, 2017  —  dukkhanirodha — the cessation of suffering
 
Evaṃ bho purisa jānāhi:
pāpadhammā asaññatā.
Mā taṃ lobho adhammo ca
ciraṃ dukkhāya randhayuṃ.
 
Know this, O good one:
evil things are difficult to control.
Let not greed and wickedness
drag you to protracted misery.
 
Dhammapada 18.248
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Grumpy Brains and melancholy today

Tara Greene www.taratarot.com's avatarTara Greene,Tarot,Astrology,Psychic

You’ll feel GRUMPY BRAINED today as MERCURY RETROGRADE conjuncts SATURN in SAGITTARIUS plus more LUNAR aspects just like that.

OY things are so intense these days and i am feeling rather burned out by Saturn and not sleeping.

Mercury and Saturn are sitting on my natal Mercury and Chiron is squaring me so I am getting a Saturn Mercury Saturn Chiron energy connected with the Galactic Center as well.  Sun is conjunct my Saggy Moon too.It’s a New Moon for me.

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CANCER moon presides until 12:37 pm

SEND SOME RAIN to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA where huge wildfires destroyed Ventura and OJAI a very old spiritual community.

MOON has the CARDINAL SQUARE-O’s to URANUS in ARIES and MARS in LIBRA. This makes things tense.

MERCURY SEXTILES MARS after the SATURN CONJUNCTION 3 hours later.

Tru to find some balancing point.

CANCER MOON inconjuncts RETRO MERCURY in SAGITTARIUS and SATURN

MELANCHOLY MOOD

This…

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Daily Words of the Buddha for December 06, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for December 06, 2017  —  nippapañca — that which is without proliferation

Yo pāṇamatipāteti, musāvādañca bhāsati,
loke adinnamādiyati,
paradārañca gacchati,
surāmerayapānañca yo naro anuyuñjati —
idhevameso lokasmiṃ, mūlaṃ khaṇati attano.

One who destroys life, utters lies,
takes what is not given,
goes to another man’s wife,
and is addicted to intoxicating drinks —
such a man digs up one’s own root even in this world.

Dhammapada 18.246, 18.247
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

Daily Words of the Buddha for December 05, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for December 05, 2017  —  avyāpajjha — kindness of heart; freedom from suffering

Hirīmatā ca dujjīvaṃ
niccaṃ sucigavesinā,
alīnenāppagabbhena,
suddhājīvena passatā.

Difficult is life for the modest one
who always seeks purity,
is detached and unassuming,
clean in life, and discerning.

Dhammapada 18.245
The Dhammapada: The Buddha’s Path of Wisdom, translated from Pāli by Acharya Buddharakkhita

The Magdalena Tarot Forecast 12/4/17 – 12/10/17 A Life Abundant with Surprises

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It’s the 49th week of the year and the card of the week is the Queen of Pentacles. The Queen is the ruler of her domain. She can grow just about anything from plants to her bank account. She is abundant and nurturing.  If she doesn’t represent you the she represents someone who will be an important part of your week. There is a lot of Uranus energy this week and combined with Mercury Retrograde, it’s time to make room for surprises, but mostly of a good nature.The number of the week is 4, a number of stability.
Mantra:  In order to receive, you must first give thanks.

All times in the Forecast are set to Pacific Standard Time.  For time conversions, go here.

Monday 12/01/17…

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Hauʻōli lā Pōʻalua

Aloha kākahiāka kākou ā me hauʻōli lā Pōʻalua. Hoihoi kēia nāni lā.  Ōla Aloha. Ē Aloha. Hānu Aloha e Ōla Pōnō.  A hui hou kākou mālāma pōnō. Ō kā maluhia nō me ʻoe.

Good morning, everyone, and Happy Tuesday.  Enjoy this beautiful day.  Live aloha, Be Aloha, Breathe aloha and Live Righteously.  Take care of yourselves until the next time we meet.  Peace be with you.

Yoga Stretch for Lower Back Pain Relief (10-min Video)

One of the most common back pain types is lower back pain, and it affects millions of people all around the world. Approximately 80% of adults experience this pain at some point in life. It affects both men and women equally, and its intensity might vary from mild to severe. The causes of lower back […]

Source: Yoga Stretch for Lower Back Pain Relief (10-min Video)