Abhaya Mudra

The Abhaya mudra (mudra of no-fear) represents protection, peace, benevolence and dispelling of fear. In Theravada Buddhism, it is usually made with the right hand raised to shoulder height, the arm bent and the palm facing outward with the fingers upright and joined and the left hand hanging down while standing. The gesture was used by the Buddha when attacked by an elephant, subduing it as shown in several frescoes and scripts. 

One Needs to Understand Silence

Precious Present Moment

Offerings

At the time of the Buddha in ancient India, it was the custom to make offerings to the Buddha and his monks and nuns as they traveled. Typically they would be offered clean water for drinking and bathing, flowers, incense, light or a lamp, perfume or fragrance, music and of course food. These same offerings are still used today as a way to express gratitude and respect for the Buddha. 

Dhammapada Verse 78

Verse 78

Do not seek the company of misguided friends;
        beware of degenerate companions.
            Seek and enjoy the company
                  of well-guided friends,
               those who support insight.

The Benefits of Radiating Loving-kindness

The benefits of loving-kindness are greater than those attainable from the practices of charity and morality. The benefits produced by cultivating loving-kindness for just a short moment are greater than those obtained by offering one hundred pots of cooked rice three times a day.

Apologizing and Ego