Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness
Awakening before dawn, I cover my eyes and think of serving; giving little services throughout the day. I think of those who died – over… Read More »Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness
Yao Xiang Shakya
The Yoga of the Bow And Arrow
There was a silence that came when the archer appeared. He was tall and straight and wore the robes of a Master archer. Many… Read More »The Yoga of the Bow And Arrow
The Truths
The Four Noble Truths I am pretty sure most of you have heard of the Buddha’s four noble truths since Buddhism has been well-advertised… Read More »The Truths
Not Giving a Rat’s Ass
In Honor of My Teacher. OM NAMO GURU DEV NAMO I remember the bowing, lighting candles, unfolding the zagu A distant form – empty.… Read More »Not Giving a Rat’s Ass
Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 2
Notice – Two Points. Please read PART 1 first, then come back and read this, PART 2. Thank you. 2. Before we jump in further,… Read More »Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 2
Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 1
Welcome Dear Friends. This piece may be longer than most of what ZATMA posts. But it is hot off the heart – heated up… Read More »Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 1
Zen Through the Camera’s Lens
The film 1917 tells the story of two British soldiers in the trenches of France who are ordered by their superiors to travel on… Read More »Zen Through the Camera’s Lens
What Do You Turn to When You Need Help
Bleary Doubled 2020 by Fly This is often known as your source of refuge. It comes when you are at your wits end and… Read More »What Do You Turn to When You Need Help
ALL MR. PATHAK EVER WANTED WAS PEACE, AND IT SEEMED AS IF HE SPENT ALL HIS FREE TIME TRYING TO FIND IT.
HAPPY NEW YEAR. 2020.
Here is a short essay on what you might work on in 2020 by asking yourself if you want peace. If you do, where and what and how do you act to get it. If you are like Mr. Pathak, you might want it but find you can’t seem to find it. Mr. Pathak may be able to help you out – give you some clue on what might be keeping you restless and miserable. Good, good luck.
Saying Goodbye to 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, let’s take some time to consider all the attachments we have nourished, all the ego-masks we have… Read More »Saying Goodbye to 2019
THE HABIT OF SEEKING TRUTH by Ming Zhen Shakya
It seems fitting that during the week the President of the United States was impeached by the House of representatives, that we return to Ming Zhen’s essay on The Habit of Seeking Truth. A few read throughs might enliven you to several periods of self-examination on what your personal duty is right in the middle of the life you live. It’s my hope, anyway. Enjoy!