Tuesday, April 28, 2026
In 1957 an entire monastery in Thailand was being relocated by a group of monks. While moving the giant clay Buddha, the monks noticed a large crack. On closer investigation they noticed a golden gleam emanating from inside. Using gentle hammer and chisel strokes they chipped away the clay exterior until an image made of solid gold was revealed. Art historians believe that centuries earlier, older generation of monks had covered the image of the Buddha, made in solid gold, with clay to protect it from attack by the Burmese army. This fascinating discovery became a perfect metaphor for human life. Our Authentic Self (awareness of who we truly are) is the gold Buddha shining inside you. It is not somewhere in future, it is not in your much-loved spouse or...
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