The Egg Tooth
Sometimes when we begin on the Zen path, a teacher will describe the relationship between a Zen student and a Zen teacher in… Read More »The Egg Tooth
Yao Xiang Shakya
Remember
The mind is the forerunner of all things. Whatever we put our mind on is what we identify ourselves as.If we put our mind… Read More »Remember
Threads Beginning
The most beneficial method is simple, “go slow and practice.” Read the material slowly. Don’t risk missing something by hurrying. I suggest you get… Read More »Threads Beginning
The Human Condition
Part One Please download the video to watch. IMG_0474 Rather than explain the video, please study it and notice what you see. Then, ask yourself… Read More »The Human Condition
Woman with a Pink Message
The Woman with a Pink looks as if she has received a message in the form of a pink flower. The flower looks roughed; a bit worn.… Read More »Woman with a Pink Message
Dog Zen – We Love Everyone
See What is There We continue to look and see what is coming into view. When the precepts come together we see our daily… Read More »Dog Zen – We Love Everyone
Beginners
Where Do I Begin? This question is layered in that it refers to both the material realm as well as the spiritual. In this instance,… Read More »Beginners
Be Susceptible to Dharma; That Which Holds Everything Together
A Tale for the Disenchanted Getting Out of the Disenchantment of Entanglement Here’s the ticket to get out of entanglements: be ready to participate… Read More »Be Susceptible to Dharma; That Which Holds Everything Together
Mind-Stuff
Listen. Understand. Practice. Again. Again. Again. Do this all day long. ardent (adj.) early 14c., of alcoholic distillates, brandy (ardent spirits), etc., from Old French ardant “burning, hot;… Read More »Mind-Stuff
Have Few Desires Number ONE
Cooped Up? A Good Time for the Eight Awarenesses – First of Eight by Yao Xiang Shakya March 22, 2020 Have Few Desires In late… Read More »Have Few Desires Number ONE
Do Not Let the Manifestations of the Material World Obscure the Truth of Being
It is ridiculous to be sucked up into the material world of delusion Life is endless meetings – every day, every moment. A… Read More »Do Not Let the Manifestations of the Material World Obscure the Truth of Being
Heaven and Hell by Ming Zhen Shakya
I wish I didn’t enjoy my prison ministry so much. If it were less agreeable I could make myself seem like a martyr for making the… Read More »Heaven and Hell by Ming Zhen Shakya