, a joyfully awake and nonjudgmental empty state of transcendence. As we sit, we work at feeling this in the brain of the enigmatically smiling stone Buddha. The externally inactive state of high internal activity, the Bhagavad-Gita’s formlessness in the world of form, inaction in the world of action, ha

eincarnation without permission. According to the order, issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, “The so-called reincarnated living Buddha without government approval is illegal and invalid.” That regulation is aimed at limiting the influence of the Dalai Lama, even though China official

is one sure-fire way to follow the Golden Rule that exists in almost all cultures and every religion, from the Good Samaritan to the compassionate Buddha. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Well, who doesn't want to be touched with care and compassion? Who doesn't like others to help