The field of boundless emptiness (unconditioned love) is what exists from the very beginning. You must purify, cure, grind down, […]
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A Deeper Embrace
It’s Broken
An Old Woman Trains to Be a Monk: Her Journey
SOMETHING NEW
Introduction to Nienfo Chan/Nembutsu Zen and the Traceless Mind by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya
The Basics of the Hua T’ou Method
FREE E-BOOK: Work, Karma Yoga by Ming Zhen Shakya
Detachment and McCormack’s “Selling Heaven” by Ming Zhen Shakya
“Detachment and Selling Heaven” is a memorable essay by Ming Zhen Shakya….it resounds on many levels like the sound of a gong being struck. Her exquisite understanding of the Irish tenor who is seemlingly forever drowning himself in sentiment, leaving many to go the grave soaking wet and her brilliant understanding of the attachment involved and the well-placed observance of the poems, especially McCormack’s, The Portrait.
Well worth the read!
Ask a Master: What is the Most Important Daily Practice for a Zen Monk?
Essence and Expectations: Digging for the Gold of Insight
In this complex. exquisite essay Ming Zhen leads us through the fine workings of insight as if we are obliged to ascertain the same truths and joys of Archimedes discovery of measuring the cheap copper from gold. This essay requires concentration, effort and skill….all fine tools of the spiritual adept.