Kundalini Splendor

The following quotes are from the newsletter of the Anam Cara Foundation, offered by Lawrence Edwards, Ph. D. (Kalidas)

Dear Friend
This month brings so many ways of celebrating revelation and divine incarnation. Contemplating these brings the mind back to its own origin, its own calling, its own higher purpose.

May everyone realize the fullness of their abilities to give generously, to love boundlessly, and to breathe with compassion and kindness for all!



December Quotes For Reflection


"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us we're here for something else besides ourselves."
Eric Sevareid


"When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs?"
G.K. Chesterton



Chanukah Blessing
"Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has kept us alive, and has preserved us, and enabled us to reach this time."


Rohatsu - December 8th celebration of Buddha's enlightenment
"The traveler has reached the end of the journey! In the freedom of the infinite he is free from all sorrows, the fetters that bound him are thrown away, and the burning fever of life is no more."
Dhammapada - Sayings of the Buddha




The flute doesn't claim credit
for the alluring sound of Lord Krishna's
breath vibrating with life,
blowing through it
into the world.

The faucet can't claim credit
for the life-giving qualities
of the pure water
that flows through it.

Mother Mary didn't claim credit
for the grace that flowed through her
into this world through her son.

Eternal Mayadevi, Buddha's mother,
doesn't claim credit for what issued
forth from her.

Mothers surrender to the humble tasks
asked of them.

Simply be open, clear, pure,
surrendered and willing.
And surely the One
will find you
an irresistible
instrument of service!

Kalidas
December 2011