This is one of the most important of all the Buddhist teachings. There are many teachings, and many that are simple, deep, and profoundly helpful in our lives. This one’s right up there at the top.

I started this blog because my oldest son, Ian, said mom, you should start a blog. Oh yeah? I responded. What should I write about? Like the other night, he said, when you were telling me about what you would want to do on the last day of your life. Ok. I’ll start there.