Joyful Path Meditation and Healing Center

03/11/2026

Not feeling inconvenienced by others ….

Loving-Kindness thought of the day:
Not Feeling Inconvenienced by Others

"At the core of kindness is the quality of not feeling inconvenienced by others. When we are full of our self, the needs of others can become quite annoying. Keep in mind, this has nothing to do with whether the person is right or wrong. I'm not saying that you don't have tasks to do or that you have to always agree to do what someone asks of you.

We're talking about the *feeling* of being inconvenienced. We are looking at what is happening in your mind, because that is where kindness can be demonstrated. And when there is this constant gnawing feeling of being inconvenienced by others, it makes us have unkind thoughts. We become a crabby person!"
--Domo Geshe Rinpoche

The next time you feel inconvenienced by someone, notice that perception. Consider whether you can help. And if you can't, practice saying "I'm sorry, I can't do that right now" with kindness.

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03/01/2026

Under the full moon, Mahayana reminds us:
clarity is already present.
The moon does not create light - it reflects it.
In the same way, bodhicitta reflects our true nature:
Vast, luminous, awake.

Tonight, may we dedicate any merit to all beings -
especially those struggling in darkness.
May wisdom rise gently.
May compassion expand without limit,
May our practice benefit seen and unseen worlds.

Happy Full Moon.

02/21/2026

You are warmly invited to celebrate Mahayana Losar at Joyful Path. At 10 a.m. CST Sunday Feb 22, gather in person at 2407 Allied Drive, Madison WI or join on Zoom.

We'll make offerings, hang prayer flags, share sweets, and set intentions for the new year.

Please register at https://joyfulpath.org/event/practical-buddhist-wisdom-31/

02/18/2026

As the Losar New Year dawns, may we renew our commitment to awakening for the benefit of all beings.

May generosity, patience, and joyful effort flourish.

May wisdom illuminate our path and compassion ripple outward without limit.

02/14/2026

02/10/2026

Join Joyful Path’s Loving Kindness meditation on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm CT.

02/08/2026

Upcoming Events and Milwaukee Teaching Topics - https://mailchi.mp/joyfulpath/1nlz6etllr-10147620

02/07/2026

Members of Joyful Path visit the Relic Tour at its stop in Rockford, Il.

02/01/2026

February Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/joyfulpath/1nlz6etllr-10147526

02/01/2026

The beloved 1993 film Groundhog Day is widely regarded as a cinematic representation of Buddhist principles, specifically samsara (the cycle of reincarnation/suffering) and karma. Phil Connors (played by Bill Murray), trapped in an endlessly recurring day, mirrors the journey to enlightenment by shedding ego and selfishness to act with compassion, as a bodhisattva. Key Buddhist connections include samsara, the repetitive, mundane nature of the day representing the cycle of birth and death, viewed as suffering to be escaped; karma and transformation, as Phil is forced to endure more than 10,000 identical days, learning that his selfish actions (“bad karma”) keep him trapped, while selfless service (“good karma”) allows him to break the cycle; and the Bodhisattva Path, where Phil—instead of escaping the loop alone—starts to use his time to help others in the town, embodying the Mahayana ideal of a bodhisattva who helps all beings. Finally, the film encourages viewing each moment as a new beginning (mindfulness and “Beginner’s Mind”), breaking habitual, negative patterns to live with awareness. Some have called the film an “underground Buddhist classic” due to its emphasis on overcoming ego and cultivating compassion.