"Be ye islands unto yourselves, be ye a refuge unto yourselves, seek not refuge in others." - The Buddha It is unique, I presume, to Buddhism that one cannot blame a god for his actions; nor rely on one for redemption. Is this the biggest leap of faith: Faith in oneself? I think it is slightly terrifying... LOL. Who better than ourselves know ourselves? Can we so easily put faith in ourself while we alone fully know the depths of our flaws? To be a refuge to ourselves: to take responsibility for... read more
