Ulterior Defenses by Ming Zhen Shakya
Janus, the Roman God FOREWARD by Fashi Lao Yue When I would grumble about something to Ming Zhen, she would inevitably get to the point where she reminded me “everyone has sinned, and… Ulterior Defenses by Ming Zhen Shakya
Demons in the Garden, Weeds in the Mind
“Demon” is an old word, an ancient idea conjuring up images of devils and other fiercely intimidating embodiments of the forces of evil. Perhaps you, like I, instinctively recognize your own demonic nature. We all have within us the capacity to think speak and act in ways that are harmful. What we do with these demons, our demons, is a central project of the spiritual path.
Spring Forward
Vows by Fly 2019 This week has been particularly difficult. The daemons of the mind sometimes take us by surprise – trouncing our good sense and our eyesight that sees the danger always creeping… Spring Forward
LESSONS. Lesson 5. Part A. The End of Suffering
The first rank in zen is to see the relative in the absolute – we call it change. When things are going the way we want – we can see change as the relative in the absolute. But anytime all h*ll breaks loose in our life – when things don’t go our way – we go wild with suffering. BUT – Buddha tells us there is an end to suffering – You may ask – where is it? And how do I find it? Fashi Lao Yue suggests you take a look here.
Lesson 2. Aim – Boots and Feet
Lessons Lesson 2. Aim – Boots and Feet Boots and Feet by FLY 2019 It was a hard day – like most. The ground felt as though it was on an uphill incline no… Lesson 2. Aim – Boots and Feet
Winter 2018 – Holiday Message from Old Earth Wisdom
Winter 2018 – Holiday Message from Old Earth Wisdom Duty: assuming all tasks can betray arrogance. The idea that we can know what must be done, and do it properly. We cannot know… Winter 2018 – Holiday Message from Old Earth Wisdom
ADVANCED TEACHING: Living Without a Storyline
The field of boundless emptiness (unconditioned love) is what exists from the very beginning. You must purify, cure, grind down, or brush away all the tendencies (to construct a story) you have fabricated into apparent… ADVANCED TEACHING: Living Without a Storyline
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It’s Broken
Some time ago I heard this story….told by a Buddhist teacher. She with several others went on a trip to Southeast Asia to work with Theravada Buddhist monks. When they arrived they were shown to… It’s Broken
