The Dalai Lama's Morning Prayer

May I be a guard for those who need protection,

A guide for those on the path,

A boat, a raft, a bridge for those who wish to cross the flood,

May I be a lamp in the darkness,

A resting place for the weary,

A healing medicine for all who are sick,

A vase of plenty,

A tree of miracles.

And for the boundless multitudes of living beings,

May I bring sustenance and awakening,

Enduring like the earth and sky,

Until all beings are freed from sorrow,

And all are awakened.

- The Bodhisattva Prayer for Humanity, by the Indian Buddhist sage Shantideva, 700 AD 

The Net

"The real world is beyond our thoughts and ideas; we see it through the net of our desires, divided into pleasure and pain, right and wrong, inner and outer.  To see the universe as it is, you must step beyond the net.  It is not hard to do so, for the net is full of holes"

 - Sri Nisargadatta

Promises

"You have made very deep promises between your Soul and your Self.  Now is the time to carve your place into the memory of this planet earth and serve this promise.  May your journey complete its way to your destiny.  And may you understand the preciousness of your own life."

- Yogi Bhajan

Hello again Yogis!

Due to the continuing inclement weather, on Wednesday, January 17th the YMCAs of Houston will wait to open until noon.  As far as I now know, we will have yoga class at 7:00 pm on Wednesday night at the Foster YMCA.  Please check back for updated info regarding the weather and yoga classes.  I hope you enjoy this peaceful night, and stay warm!

Namaste,
Dominique