Holiday cards...

Zen master, Hsing Yin, writes in Describing the Indescribable, "Generosity begins with our recognition of our debt to others."

The winter holidays of the world's spiritual traditions always seem to be a particularly good time to remind ourselves of this truth, and to inspire us to take action on that debt.

I'd like to thank each of you for the many rich and meaningful gifts you are to me, and for the immeasurable indebtedness I bear in gratitude for your kindness and love. You are my friends, my family, my teachers, and I thank you!

For those inclined toward the lovely act of sending out holiday cards, I would ask that in lieu of sending me cards, you would consider sending a dollar or two to your local homeless shelter, to ensure that someone hungry will be fed on whatever holiday night(s) your tradition observes. We will be doing the same thing in honour of each of you.

May your Winter Holiday season be filled with every good thing, much love and peace... and may those who are lonely, hungry, homeless or financially hurting, as well as those who are afflicted with depression, illness, and mental problems find consolation in the arms of a compassionate caregiver.

Namasté!
gurudas sunyatananda