“How do bodhisattvas exert themselves in the practice of generosity by offering flowers? Noble son, bodhisattvas do so by reflecting in this way: ‘Offering flowers and flower garlands represents the attainment of the precious flowers of retention, eloquence, and the branches of awakening. Therefore, I will definitely practice generosity by offering flowers and flower garlands!’…

A reflection, while travelling through New Zealand, on friendship and honesty, on finding the courage to behold the truth of a situation, no matter how difficult it feels.