Category Archives: Deng Ming-Dao

Happiness and Independence

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Michael Kane

Below is a piece from Deng Ming-Dao’s 365 Day Tao and is on Independence.    How are happiness and independence related?  In our lives, as social creatures, we need other human beings.  Being around other people can make us feel safe … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on Worry

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Michael Kane

My weekly post this week was on worry and as a nice companion here is my daily meditation from Deng Ming-Dao’s 365 Tao on the same subject. Worry is an addiction That interferes with compassion Worry is a problem that … Continue reading →

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Reflection and Meditation

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Michael Kane

Reflection and Meditation The more intense the nature of a man, the more readily will he find meditation, and the more successfully will he practice it. ~ James Allen It’s been a turbulent week for me and a lot of the … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on Uselessness

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao on Uselessness An ancient gnarled tree: Too fibrous for a logger’s saw, Too twisted to fit a carpenter’s square, Outlasts the whole forest Loggers, delight in straight-grained, strong, fragrant wood.  If the timber is too difficult to cut, … Continue reading →

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The Internal Minefield

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Michael Kane

Of utmost importance is that you come to know what is within you, cultivate that which is good, and work to remove that which is not. Have a great day. Continue reading →

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Indecision & Procrastination, the Enemies of Happiness

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Michael Kane

If you wait for everything to be perfect according to your preconceived plans, then you may well wait forever. If you go out and work with the current of life, you may find that success comes from building upon small things. Continue reading →

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Balance: The Wisdom of Deng Ming-Dao

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Michael Kane

Everything has its place. Everything has its season. As events turn, balance is to know what is here, what is coming and how to be in perfect harmony with it. Then one attains a state of sublimity that cannot be challenged.
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A Daily Meditation from Deng Ming-Dao

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Michael Kane

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post I read from a book each day, Deng Ming-Dao’s 365 Tao: Daily Meditations. I have always liked today’s entry so I thought I would share, as I’ve mentioned each day starts with a poem and then thoughts on the poem. Continue reading →

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