Spiritual life is a battlefield. Over time, the battle worsens for the serious spiritual adept – threats along the path are more ominous. The path narrows. The dangers more perilous. Hazards multiply. The demons of…
These teachings are for your sake. Trees and weeds, tables and doors expound and exalt the Dharma for your sake. You, in turn, expound and exalt the Dharma for the sake of trees, weeds,…
Awakening before dawn, I cover my eyes and think of serving; giving little services throughout the day. I think of those who died – over 150,000 others died during the night. I bow before the…
Notice – Two Points. Please read PART 1 first, then come back and read this, PART 2. Thank you. 2. Before we jump in further, it is important to ask a question. Don’t skip the…
The film 1917 tells the story of two British soldiers in the trenches of France who are ordered by their superiors to travel on foot to a distant part of British-held territory with written…
Bleary Doubled 2020 by Fly This is often known as your source of refuge. It comes when you are at your wits end and you need to refer to something or someone wiser than…
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…
Below is a link that I wholeheartedly recommend watching; especially for advanced students. It is both brilliant in its execution and spiritually illuminating. It may take some illumination to see the wisdom – but the…
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…
