Today’s moment of bunniness is an extra-fluffy one from Pipi and her human, Kristen R. Thank you, Kristen and Pipi for this magnificent photo!
Pipi’s message reminds us that we don’t have to worry if we accidentally left the house wearing different colored socks today. It’s OK if we’re having a bad hair day or if everything we touch seems to be going wrong. It doesn’t matter that I just spent an hour fighting with the sewing machine before accepting that it is simply not going to work for me today.
What matters is that our bunny nature is calm and pristine and always waiting for us. We just need to take the time to stop and recognize it. Thank you, Pipi…I really needed the reminder today!
This is one bunny who has mastered the art of facing her fears. Thank you, Penny, for this reminder that sometimes we have to be strong, even if we feel like hopping away. For more photos, you can find Penny and her bunny daddy on Twitter and Instagram.
If you’d like to see your own bunny featured in a moment of bunniness, hop on over to the Submit page and share some bunny love!
Reviews are such an important part of the book-buying process that I wanted to be sure everyone had access to the latest word about Bunny Buddhism from reviewers on Amazon and Goodreads.
If you do decide to purchase Bunny Buddhism, I hope you will consider writing your own online review to assist other potential buyers like yourself.
Reviews are crucial to the success of any book, and I am deeply grateful to each and every person who takes the time to offer their thoughts.
Thank you, and happy reading!
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It seems there is no shortage of little bunnies with big personalities. This is Tony, who is sadly OTRB, but his oversized personality definitely made a significant impression on his human’s life. Thank you to Sabine K. for sharing this photo with us and for keeping Tony’s memory alive. I can just see the mischief in those little eyes!
Don’t forget that the Bunny Buddhism Caption Contest is still open. Enter now for your chance to win a sheet of 20 Bunny Buddhism stickers!
Today, I would like to introduce some bunny art from the very talented Hannah Fuller of Ben&Nevis BunArt. Please be sure to visit Ben&Nevis BunArt on Facebook for many more bunny-themed drawings and paintings—and also some pictures of Ben and Nevis, her gorgeous Mini Rex bunnies!
In this first painting of pathways leading into the mountains, Hannah has captured a familiar Bunny Buddhism quote:
“May all bunnies find their path, in their own time and in their own way.”
Often, we are faced with decisions about which path to choose next in life. Sometimes we choose well. Sometimes we do not. But we always learn something along the way.
Fantastic job capturing this sentiment in your work, Hannah – thank you!
I also really love this image of a bunny meditating. To me, the bunny quote that matches up best with this painting is:
“Breathing in, I embrace my bunny nature. Breathing out, I share my bunny nature with the world.”
As I’m sure many of you know, Bunny Buddhism quotes that begin with “Breathing in” are a direct reference to meditation.
Sometimes these meditation quotes are a suggestion for a way to practice. Sometimes they are a comment on a lesson I have learned in my own meditation practice.
Always, they are about taking the time to learn how our minds work so we can make more effective decisions that lead us to happier and healthier lives.
Finally, I must admit that my heart just melts when I see this picture of Nevis next to the drawing of a bunny with a heart. There are so many Bunny Buddhism quotes that could go with this one…which one comes to mind for you?
Thanks again to Ben&Nevis BunArt for the fantastic images on this page!
If you are an artist and would like to see your work featured on BunnyBuddhism.com, please be sure to visit the Submit page for details.
Thank you to Erica P. and her lovely bunny, Mo, for today’s moment of bunniness. Erica tells me there is nothing in Mo’s bunny life, other than scenic hops through the park, that would make him happier than to be a moment of bunniness bun. So, here he is with one of my very favorite quotes…because he sure looks like a bunny with a mind of his own!
While it may be true that we are always at home when we learn to stay in the present moment, it is also true that we sometimes need a place to call our own. For this adorable bunny, Dora, finding that place has been incredibly difficult. She has been in foster care for a year and very much needs to find a loving family in Western Washington state so she can have a forever home to call her own.
As a rescue bun, Dora sadly fell between the cracks. She was rescued with two other stray rabbits and all were expected to go to the nearest Humane Society shelter, but there was an administrative problem…the rabbits were collected just outside the Humane Society’s jurisdiction.
Thankfully, their rescuer took them into her home sanctuary and rescue operation in Tacoma, WA. However, this means Dora is not sheltered by a registered non-profit, so it has been difficult to get her the publicity she needs to find her forever home.
During her year in foster care, Dora has been spayed and socialized and has also learned to climb—so she needs lots of space! Although she was shy of humans at first, she has blossomed into a calm, loving rabbit who is very motivated by food and therefore highly trainable.
Thank you to Amber N. for today’s moment of bunniness from her bun, Peeta. Keep looking, Peeta—I know bunniness will not stay hidden from you for long. And don’t forget—you can always find bunniness by reading the Bunny Buddhism book!
Koucha the bunny, Photo courtesy of BrittanyIn the wake of losing her mother to cancer in 2010, Brittany came across a beautiful bunny who was about to be culled for not being “show quality.” Thankfully, Brittany knew this particular bun had a higher purpose: “When I saw her photo, I instantly knew she would be special.”
Brittany saved the poor bunny and named her Koucha—a Japanese name that means “black tea.”
Koucha was eight weeks old when Brittany found her and will be five years old this November. Each year, Koucha has a birthday party. On her last birthday, she had a personalized mini pink birthday hat (thanks to her Aunt Brianne in Pennsylvania) and personalized, edible “Hoppy Birthday!” cookies.
Brittany describes Koucha as a bossy, free-range apartment rabbit who is litter trained and spayed. Koucha especially enjoys nudging her three human slaves in the behind for attention!
Beneath that bossy demeanor, though, is a loving bunny who gives kisses in return for pets. And, in Brittany’s words, she is “my best friend, my bunny, the heartbeat at my feet.”
Koucha the bunny, Photo courtesy of BrittanyKoucha’s love and personality have changed Brittany’s life in a number of ways. As bunnies often do, Koucha opened Brittany’s eyes to the cruel acts done to animals for the sake of cosmetics, household goods, and food.
Herbivore Koucha also inspired Brittany to abstain from animal products. Both Brittany and Koucha consume lots of fresh fruits and veggies on a daily basis (only a small amount for Koucha!) and generally spend their time enjoying each other’s company.
Perhaps the most striking lesson from Koucha was an important one about love. Through nurturing and taking care of Koucha, Brittany has gained a greater understanding of the love her own mother had for her—an unconditional love.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Brittany, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this inspiring story of bunniness. Koucha sounds like an incredible bunny, and I hope she continues to bring bunniness into your life for a long time to come!
Today’s moment of bunniness comes to us from Holland, thanks to Kirsten van den Berg and her beautiful bunny, Bloem (pronounced “Bloom”). Be sure to follow @KirstenvandenB on Twitter to keep up with their latest adventures in bunniness!
Bloem the bunny, Photo courtesy of Kirsten van den Berg
