‘Worldly desires are like sunbeams in a dark room. They seem solid until you try to grasp one.’
(Rabbi Nachman of Breslov)

5 Responses to “Nachman on Monday”

  1. Michael says:

    Very Buddhist

    • Chas Newkey-Burden says:

      Indeed. There are a few perceived crossovers between Nachman’s teachings and those of Buddhism. I might write about that one day.

  2. cba says:

    Chas, I assume you’re as glued to the news now as is everyone in Israel http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=241387

    I hope it works out, I hope he’s in one piece, and I hope the scumbags who are going to be released in exchange don’t do any more damage.

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