The Parable of My Kāhili Ginger in Boise

After 22 years, my kāhili ginger finally bloomed! But before continuing, there is an arc of a Bodhi Day message in here—it's not just about one of my gardening experiences. I brought home a small kāhili ginger (hedychium gardnerianum) rhizome from Hilo Hattie back in 2003, during a visit to my mom and other family … Continue reading The Parable of My Kāhili Ginger in Boise

Day 4: Secular Bodhi Season 2018 – Our Unique Paths

With only four days before Bodhi Day on Saturday, December 8, 2018, I advise you to spend at least some time wrapping your brain around enlightenment with some reading. Four days isn’t much time, but fortunately, there are three profound, short, easy-reading books that convey very Buddhist sentiments and are feasible reading within a few … Continue reading Day 4: Secular Bodhi Season 2018 – Our Unique Paths