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I recently had a close friend lose most of their possessions in a fire that took mostly just their room, it was really hard for all of us. Even with knowledge of Buddha's words, it's always okay to feel down about things like this, as long as you can tell yourself that your feelings, just like your office, are impermanent. You've got this Doug, and we're cheering for you
Your equanimity indicates the level of awareness you have achieved through practice. That is certainly a lesson in impermanence, one that this practitioner would not be handling so well. Best wishes for salvaging the valuable items that were in the fire.
Dear Doug, your equanimity is admirable. I can definitely relate. Several times in my life I have lost every thing I owned, through eviction, burglary, and fire. I will be 70 years old next month, and the one thing I can state as absolute fact is that all things shall pass. I am in the process right now of losing my home of 16 years, because a new landlord has raised the rents beyond the point where they can be subsidized. I have a hip that was supposed to be replaced, but the pandemic clogged hospitals have postponed elective surgeries. I have no one to help me pack, and I don't know where I will be going. This has been one of the most stressful periods of a long and difficult life, but your videos have been a great comfort to me these last few months, and have helped me not to panic. They are informative, thoughtful, and caring. I am so glad that you and your wife are alright. Remember that everything we know will one day cease to exist. I have come to believe that while knowledge involves collecting facts and experiences, true wisdom is the result of loss. The wisest people I have ever known are the ones who have lost the most. Be well, and don't worry about the videos, there are more than enough to chew on for the foreseeable future!
Always interesting when Buddhist content creators experience misfortune, reminds me of the guy from secular buddhism podcast, he had a friend die in his arms, yet he put his preaching into practice and handled it with grace. stay strong duggie.
This is really sad... Sorry for your loss, but wow, your handling it really well, and like you said, everything is impermanent... We never know when we can lose something or someone, so we need to appreciate them while they are here, and not be too attached to them, or else we will suffer when they are gone...
I’m really really sorry to hear (and see) this, Doug! Gladly the fire didn’t harm you and your wife. Hope you can have your house repaired as quick as possible. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you back here again, but in the meantime please be well 🙏🏼
So so sorry to see this and see how hard it is for you to stand in that room and talk to us. Thank you for all you do to inspire others through your work and may compassion and love wash over you and your wife.
Thank you for sharing Doug, I know this must be very difficult for you and your family. I've felt so bad for you since I first saw your post about this. I wondered what sort of karma would have brought upon this. We will all be here when you're ready to share more of your wisdom and insight. Until then there are plenty videos to rewatch and some I may have missed. Thank you and the Doug sangha is here anytime you need.
That’s terrible news, Doug, I’m sorry to hear. I’m glad you and your wife are safe. We have tons of your great videos to go back through and tide us over until you can get back to making videos. Please be as well as you can be until then.
It is truly inspiring to see you to navigate this with Buddhist practice. I cannot imagine the strain and difficulty to maintain it during this crisis. I am happy to see you and your wife are safe and healthy. You have been a pillar in my own Buddhist practice so I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done and continue to do.
I am sending you metta, Doug. Your videos were just becoming a part of my life, but I'm so glad you're taking time to get back to normal. We are here for your amazing insights and you have our support. Take all the time you need.
I’m so sorry that this misfortune has occurred in your life. I’m grateful to hear that no one was injured and that much of your house, although damaged, was left standing. I have received so much from your videos over the years; your scholarship and knowledge. Take whatever time you require to grieve your loss and recover with strength. We will all be right here when you need us.
Doug my prayers are with you and your family. Hope the knowledge that your fan base appreciates all you do provides inspiration to drive through this. I love the fact you're living out the dhama in your approach. Good example to all.
So sorry to hear of this, Doug. A painful lesson in impermanence indeed, but things are things. Glad everyone is safe. Will keep you in mind during sessions of loving kindness.
My "walking the talk" take is that this is your most powerful video yet. Your embracing real-life stress and emotion with equanimity is palpable and clear.
My heart is with you, friend. I'm deeply grateful to know you and your family are safe. I hope you have now the same luck I had when I first encountered your work at the beginning of my Path. Once again, thank you for everything. I'm really looking forward to learning more here.
I am truly sorry for this loss you have just experienced. Your work is important in spreading the Dharma. I send you a hug from Mexico. Really, as you say, these are moments in which the Buddha's teaching emerges to be able to face difficult situations. I trust that you will be able to recover in a short time and continue with your important dissemination work. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
A valuable yet heartbreaking lesson indeed. So sorry for your loss. We love what you do. Thankyou for all your amazing content. We really appreciate you. Love and metta x
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear/see this! Can't imagine how hard it must've been at first! But the benefit of Buddhist practices (As well as Stoic ones) in general is that it gives us a compass for how to deal with these unfortunate circumstances, by trying to let go of the suffering in head in addition to the suffering already endured physically! Seneca once said "everyday tell yourself you might lose your children to death this evening!" For learning to accept the misfortunes... So sorry for the loss of your child, your office!
Doug I love your attitude and sense of equanimity in times of suffering. I am so grateful that you and your wife are safe. All the best and hope to hear more positive news soon 🙏
Im so sorry to hear this but glad you and your family are safe! Yunno a few years ago I lost my home. It was sad at first but since then it’s really made me appreciate what I do have in life, and things have been amazing since. I hope that this misfortune will transform into something even more amazing for you and your family.
Hi Doug. Your videos have really helped me through some difficult times. I feel so fortunate for discovering your channel as there are not too many resources available for those who identify as secular Buddhists. Thank you for everything you've published on your channel and I wish you peaceful and calm months ahead ❤️
Really sorry to see & hear of this news Doug. You’re going to have your hands full for a while now, so I wish you well & look forward to seeing you again in happier times, hopefully in the not too distant future..💚
Very sorry for your this loss Doug. I am glad to know you and your wife are okay. Thank you for all you do, your channel has been truly helpful for me in the last couple of years to help understand how attachment manifests in different forms in my life and work in releasing it.
Thank goodness no one was hurt! From the old will come the new, I hope you enjoy designing your new office! Will you be able to post a list of items destroyed? I hope to donate a book or two for your new library :)
I tuned into your channel after a difficult week of watching the news, to find that you have your own news and your own challenges. Glad you and your family are well. Best wishes rebuilding! I am impressed you can frame the loss of your office as a lesson in impermanence.
I am grateful that Doug and his family remain with us. Thankfully, Doug was wise enough to share this knowledge with all of us, instead of hoarding it all up and expecting it to remain there forever. Ancient or rare books are lovely things (in my opinion) - priceless even, yet, they are mere ornaments unless the wisdom they may contain is disseminated. Like fallen pods containing the seeds of the future, they must be broken open and their potential spread around - the benefits thereby multiplying.
Wishing you the best Doug, you're videos have really helped me in my own practice. I am glad that you and your wife are safe, we can't put a price on life of course.
Hey, Doug, your spirit and your grace are inspiring! In the 19 years that I’ve had a Buddhist practice, when some really tough things have occurred, I’ve not had the equanimity that you’ve been able to summon here.I’m much relieved to hear that you and your wife are okay. I’ll simply echo your closing words on each video….BE WELL.
I'm so sorry for your loss... Although you can rebuild in time, it's still a tragic and traumatic experience. Take care and good luck with the rebuilding.
Doug, I'm so sorry. Sending you metta and hoping all goes well. I just noticed yesterday we were both on insight timer and it me smile. I had no idea this was the state of your home while we were there together. Your attitude towards this (at least outwardly) is an inspiration.
I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this challenging occurrence and yet so relieved to know that you and your wife are safe. Wishing you strength and peace as you move to put this behind you. Stay safe.
Doug, you are a light for all of us. It truly is unfortunate there was a fire in your office. But I am also glad you are safe and are able to cope since you understand the Buddha's teachings so well. Yes, impermancence is the only permanent in life. Please take care Doug. I wish you a peaceful renovation.
Hi Doug! My compassion for your loss. I’m so grateful that you and your loved one are safe. Thank you for all the teachings you gave in that space, sending you immeasurable goodwill. You have been one of my main and precious Dharma Teachers in this life and I rejoice in your good physical health & safety. May you and your family quickly recover to full strength in health & happiness. I will meditate on anicca & I will dedicate the merits of my practice today to you and your families well-being. May you obtain an ocean of joy, happiness, & peace by virtue of my merits.
What a startling reminder of impermanence! Glad you and your wife are well. Please let us know how we can help. I've been through two house fires and was very thankful for the assistance from friends, family and perfect strangers. Now I'd appreciate the opportunity to "repay" the kindness shown to me. Let us, your viewers, practice some loving kindness and direct it your way.
Wow, sorry to hear the news, Doug. Sending metta to you and your wife. Glad you’re both safe, at least. Hope you’re able to recover from this quickly. No doubt you’ll have lots of intriguing Buddhist insights to share with us from this whole experience in the future. May you be well.🙏💖🙏
So sorry about this Doug. I wish I were there to help out. You seem to be well and philosophical about the whole thing. It will be fun to create a new space. I hope all goes well with the insurance - you and your wife will be in my blessings each day. 💛
Thank you for sharing. We hope you take all the time you need to recover from this hardship. We will be here and excited for your return, when the time is right. Our thoughts will be on you.
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Doug..I'm so sorry for your misfortune, but also glad that you and your wife are safe. Best wishes, and hopefully the mess will be behind soon.
I recently had a close friend lose most of their possessions in a fire that took mostly just their room, it was really hard for all of us. Even with knowledge of Buddha's words, it's always okay to feel down about things like this, as long as you can tell yourself that your feelings, just like your office, are impermanent. You've got this Doug, and we're cheering for you
Your equanimity indicates the level of awareness you have achieved through practice. That is certainly a lesson in impermanence, one that this practitioner would not be handling so well. Best wishes for salvaging the valuable items that were in the fire.
Dear Doug, your equanimity is admirable. I can definitely relate. Several times in my life I have lost every thing I owned, through eviction, burglary, and fire. I will be 70 years old next month, and the one thing I can state as absolute fact is that all things shall pass. I am in the process right now of losing my home of 16 years, because a new landlord has raised the rents beyond the point where they can be subsidized. I have a hip that was supposed to be replaced, but the pandemic clogged hospitals have postponed elective surgeries. I have no one to help me pack, and I don't know where I will be going. This has been one of the most stressful periods of a long and difficult life, but your videos have been a great comfort to me these last few months, and have helped me not to panic. They are informative, thoughtful, and caring. I am so glad that you and your wife are alright. Remember that everything we know will one day cease to exist. I have come to believe that while knowledge involves collecting facts and experiences, true wisdom is the result of loss. The wisest people I have ever known are the ones who have lost the most. Be well, and don't worry about the videos, there are more than enough to chew on for the foreseeable future!
Thanks so much katsujinkin60, and much compassion for what you have gone through and are going through now. 🙏
Always interesting when Buddhist content creators experience misfortune, reminds me of the guy from secular buddhism podcast, he had a friend die in his arms, yet he put his preaching into practice and handled it with grace. stay strong duggie.
Noah Rasheta. Right!
I lost my house to a fire about 1 year ago. But the loss motivated me to study nonattachment. The fire ended up being a blessing to me.
Great! Everyone must think like u that even from what seems unnerving, we must took motive out of it!👍😊
That's deep bro.
no mud, no lotus.
Yes there are instances where suffering brings one to realize impermanence and do something about it: practice buddhism. :)
@@zer0kelvin212 I have taken refuge.
This is really sad... Sorry for your loss, but wow, your handling it really well, and like you said, everything is impermanent... We never know when we can lose something or someone, so we need to appreciate them while they are here, and not be too attached to them, or else we will suffer when they are gone...
So thankful that no one was hurt! Take all the time you need. Take care of yourselves. ❤️
Sending love and peacefulness to you and your family.
I’m really really sorry to hear (and see) this, Doug! Gladly the fire didn’t harm you and your wife. Hope you can have your house repaired as quick as possible. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you back here again, but in the meantime please be well 🙏🏼
I’m sorry, Doug. Wishing you and your wife much inner strength, peace, and wellbeing as you work through this adversity. Thank you for all you do.
Hope you and your family are as good as you can be. Sending prayers and healing energy your way.
Sorry to hear this, Doug! Glad that nobody was hurt in the fire. Possessions can always be replaced but never people!
So sorry Doug. We will be here when you’re ready. Take care of yourself, and your family. ❤️
So so sorry to see this and see how hard it is for you to stand in that room and talk to us. Thank you for all you do to inspire others through your work and may compassion and love wash over you and your wife.
Thank you for sharing Doug, I know this must be very difficult for you and your family. I've felt so bad for you since I first saw your post about this. I wondered what sort of karma would have brought upon this. We will all be here when you're ready to share more of your wisdom and insight. Until then there are plenty videos to rewatch and some I may have missed. Thank you and the Doug sangha is here anytime you need.
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That’s terrible news, Doug, I’m sorry to hear. I’m glad you and your wife are safe. We have tons of your great videos to go back through and tide us over until you can get back to making videos. Please be as well as you can be until then.
Keeping you in our hearts and minds! Not alone Dougie
Sorry to see this Doug. Know you are loved! We heartily await your return! Peace and prosperity to you!
It is truly inspiring to see you to navigate this with Buddhist practice. I cannot imagine the strain and difficulty to maintain it during this crisis. I am happy to see you and your wife are safe and healthy. You have been a pillar in my own Buddhist practice so I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done and continue to do.
Doug, your videos are always inspiring. I wish you the best as you adjust to this new situation.
I am so very sorry to see that you are dealing with this. I am sending loving prayers to you as you work through this🙏🌺🌸
I am sending you metta, Doug. Your videos were just becoming a part of my life, but I'm so glad you're taking time to get back to normal. We are here for your amazing insights and you have our support. Take all the time you need.
Take your time, Doug.
Be well.
Sending best wishes to you and your family from Australia Doug. Looking forward to your regular return with more wisdoms.
I’m so sorry that this misfortune has occurred in your life. I’m grateful to hear that no one was injured and that much of your house, although damaged, was left standing. I have received so much from your videos over the years; your scholarship and knowledge. Take whatever time you require to grieve your loss and recover with strength. We will all be right here when you need us.
glad you and the family are safe! take your time on recovery.
I'm glad you and your loved ones are safe. May things turn around for you.
So sorry for you Doug. Love to you and family, wishing you a speedy rebuild and return. Metta.
Doug my prayers are with you and your family. Hope the knowledge that your fan base appreciates all you do provides inspiration to drive through this. I love the fact you're living out the dhama in your approach. Good example to all.
Wow. Good luck to both of you Doug. And may the practice of impermanence be fruitful. Andrés
So sorry to hear of this, Doug. A painful lesson in impermanence indeed, but things are things. Glad everyone is safe. Will keep you in mind during sessions of loving kindness.
It was really heart wrenching to see the beautiful place turn so dramatically different. I wish and pray that you come out of it stronger. 🙏
We wish you the best Doug! Glad to hear you and your wife are safe.
Glad y'all are ok, that is what matters most. I have been through this myself and this shall pass. Appreciate you and all you do.
Doug so sorry to hear this ! Hoping that everything will be back to normal soon ! Best wishes ! Take care ! 🙏
My "walking the talk" take is that this is your most powerful video yet.
Your embracing real-life stress and emotion with equanimity is palpable and clear.
May you and your family be at ease and at peace. I wish you well. 🙏
Thank you Doug for your courage, your tenacity, your equanimity. Your action is your teaching. Clearly your practice bears fruit!
You are so calm. Good example for us all. I’m so glad you and your wife are fine.
Best of luck recovering from this incident. I hope you and your family stay well!
So sorry to hear Doug. Best wishes to you and your family!
My heart is with you, friend. I'm deeply grateful to know you and your family are safe. I hope you have now the same luck I had when I first encountered your work at the beginning of my Path. Once again, thank you for everything. I'm really looking forward to learning more here.
I wish you the best recovery and so happy that everyone is safe.
Really sorry to hear your news Doug. So pleased that you and your wife are OK. Very best wishes to you both from the UK.
I am truly sorry for this loss you have just experienced. Your work is important in spreading the Dharma. I send you a hug from Mexico. Really, as you say, these are moments in which the Buddha's teaching emerges to be able to face difficult situations. I trust that you will be able to recover in a short time and continue with your important dissemination work. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thoughts are with you Doug as you rebuild. Thankyou for the insight and ideas you bring to your channel.
Very sorry to hear this Doug. All the best - I wish you and your wife much strength in the coming time.
Glad that you and your family are safe. I'm sorry to hear about this fire. Take care Doug!
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So sorry to hear, Doug. Long time watcher, wishing you the best!
A valuable yet heartbreaking lesson indeed. So sorry for your loss. We love what you do. Thankyou for all your amazing content. We really appreciate you. Love and metta x
So glad you and your family's well Doug ❤️
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear/see this! Can't imagine how hard it must've been at first! But the benefit of Buddhist practices (As well as Stoic ones) in general is that it gives us a compass for how to deal with these unfortunate circumstances, by trying to let go of the suffering in head in addition to the suffering already endured physically!
Seneca once said "everyday tell yourself you might lose your children to death this evening!" For learning to accept the misfortunes...
So sorry for the loss of your child, your office!
Doug I love your attitude and sense of equanimity in times of suffering. I am so grateful that you and your wife are safe. All the best and hope to hear more positive news soon 🙏
Glad to hear you and your wife are saved and well. Good luck in the recovery process: good things will come out of this for you and your family.
I'm so sorry Doug, I hope you and your wife take all the time you need to heal🙏 We are all here for you and will be here when you get back❤
Im so sorry to hear this but glad you and your family are safe! Yunno a few years ago I lost my home. It was sad at first but since then it’s really made me appreciate what I do have in life, and things have been amazing since. I hope that this misfortune will transform into something even more amazing for you and your family.
Hi Doug. Your videos have really helped me through some difficult times. I feel so fortunate for discovering your channel as there are not too many resources available for those who identify as secular Buddhists. Thank you for everything you've published on your channel and I wish you peaceful and calm months ahead ❤️
So sorry that this happened Doug! Wish you all the best with the repairs.
Really sorry to see & hear of this news Doug. You’re going to have your hands full for a while now, so I wish you well & look forward to seeing you again in happier times, hopefully in the not too distant future..💚
Very sorry for your this loss Doug. I am glad to know you and your wife are okay. Thank you for all you do, your channel has been truly helpful for me in the last couple of years to help understand how attachment manifests in different forms in my life and work in releasing it.
You have my condolences. I hope you find solace and wisdom in your practice. Thank you for your work, and best to you in your rebuilding.
So sorry to hear of the fire. What a lesson in impermanence! Best wishes and metta!
So sorry for you misfortune with the fire. It is a blessing that you and your wife are safe! Take all the time you need!
Thank goodness no one was hurt! From the old will come the new, I hope you enjoy designing your new office! Will you be able to post a list of items destroyed? I hope to donate a book or two for your new library :)
I'm very sorry for your (fortunately only material) loss, Doug. I wish you all best to you and your family and I hope you recover as soon as possible
Glad you and family are ok … “we see you Mara “ . Be well Doug and thanks for being a blessing to us .
Glad you all have your health that looks quite shocking. I wish you a good recovery 👍
I tuned into your channel after a difficult week of watching the news, to find that you have your own news and your own challenges. Glad you and your family are well. Best wishes rebuilding! I am impressed you can frame the loss of your office as a lesson in impermanence.
Oh, Doug! I’m so sorry! But I’m so glad that you and your wife are okay! I wish you all of the best and hope that all of the repairs go smoothly.
Love from Hawaii, thank goodness that you and your loved one are safe 🌸
Doug! Take care! Glad that nobody is hurt! Take care, and stay strong! This is all nothing but a stoic test ❤️
I am grateful that Doug and his family remain with us. Thankfully, Doug was wise enough to share this knowledge with all of us, instead of hoarding it all up and expecting it to remain there forever. Ancient or rare books are lovely things (in my opinion) - priceless even, yet, they are mere ornaments unless the wisdom they may contain is disseminated. Like fallen pods containing the seeds of the future, they must be broken open and their potential spread around - the benefits thereby multiplying.
Wishing you the best Doug, you're videos have really helped me in my own practice. I am glad that you and your wife are safe, we can't put a price on life of course.
I'm so sorry for that. It's good that you and your family are safe. Hope all the best!
Hey, Doug, your spirit and your grace are inspiring! In the 19 years that I’ve had a Buddhist practice, when some really tough things have occurred, I’ve not had the equanimity that you’ve been able to summon here.I’m much relieved to hear that you and your wife are okay. I’ll simply echo your closing words on each video….BE WELL.
I'm so sorry for your loss... Although you can rebuild in time, it's still a tragic and traumatic experience. Take care and good luck with the rebuilding.
On no! I’m so sorry Doug! Thankfully things can be replaced. People cannot ❤️
Doug, I'm so sorry. Sending you metta and hoping all goes well. I just noticed yesterday we were both on insight timer and it me smile. I had no idea this was the state of your home while we were there together. Your attitude towards this (at least outwardly) is an inspiration.
I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this challenging occurrence and yet so relieved to know that you and your wife are safe. Wishing you strength and peace as you move to put this behind you. Stay safe.
Oh Doug, I’m so sorry. It is a traumatic experience. I’m so thankful you and your wife are safe. Sending you healing and supportive thoughts.
Be well dear Doug! Thank you for all your teachings so far!
Love and best wishes from Brazil!
Doug, you are a light for all of us. It truly is unfortunate there was a fire in your office. But I am also glad you are safe and are able to cope since you understand the Buddha's teachings so well. Yes, impermancence is the only permanent in life. Please take care Doug. I wish you a peaceful renovation.
I'm so glad you are all safe. I hope you can navigate the situation as painlessly as possible
Oh my! I am so glad you and your wife are ok and safe ❤️ We will all be here when you return. Sending love and prayers
I am so very sorry to hear this story and thank you for being gracious enough to share it. Wishing you the best in the coming months.
Hi Doug! My compassion for your loss. I’m so grateful that you and your loved one are safe. Thank you for all the teachings you gave in that space, sending you immeasurable goodwill. You have been one of my main and precious Dharma Teachers in this life and I rejoice in your good physical health & safety. May you and your family quickly recover to full strength in health & happiness.
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I will dedicate the merits of my practice today to you and your families well-being. May you obtain an ocean of joy, happiness, & peace by virtue of my merits.
Glad you’re safe and wishing you the best doug, your videos are a blessing
So sorry to witness what happened. I am so glad to hear that you and your wife are safe.
Doug, thank you for everything you do. My heart goes out to you.
I hope you are all good Doug. Hoping for a speedy turnaround.
so sorry to hear this Doug :( all the best to you and your family! take care ✨✨💕💕
What a startling reminder of impermanence! Glad you and your wife are well. Please let us know how we can help. I've been through two house fires and was very thankful for the assistance from friends, family and perfect strangers. Now I'd appreciate the opportunity to "repay" the kindness shown to me. Let us, your viewers, practice some loving kindness and direct it your way.
Sorry to hear about this, glad everyone is safe. Namaste 🙏🏻
Wow, sorry to hear the news, Doug. Sending metta to you and your wife. Glad you’re both safe, at least. Hope you’re able to recover from this quickly. No doubt you’ll have lots of intriguing Buddhist insights to share with us from this whole experience in the future. May you be well.🙏💖🙏
So sorry about this Doug. I wish I were there to help out. You seem to be well and philosophical about the whole thing. It will be fun to create a new space. I hope all goes well with the insurance - you and your wife will be in my blessings each day. 💛
Thank you for sharing. We hope you take all the time you need to recover from this hardship. We will be here and excited for your return, when the time is right. Our thoughts will be on you.
Oh. I am so sorry to hear this. Stay strong. I am so glad you and your wife are safe.
Wishing you the best during this time. And for maintaining equanimity The most important thing is that you and your family weren’t injured. Metta