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
Essays by Fashi Lao Yue
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
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
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
Not Yet, Still Life
Not Yet, Still Life Still Life by Fly He stood alone, in the middle of his self portrait silhouette; with his back to any onlookers.… Read More »Not Yet, Still Life
Facing Everything
Facing Everything Zen Buddhist Training Right Here. Right There. It is essential that we are able and open to respond to everything and everyone without… Read More »Facing Everything
November – In Memory of Ming Zhen Shakya
As a tribute to our teacher, Ming Zhen Shakya I will post her work throughout the month of November. November 19th marks the 5th anniversary… Read More »November – In Memory of Ming Zhen Shakya
The World is Too Much with Us
The World is Too Much with Us I feel the weight press against my chest. It comes from some twisted expectation. I am sure you… Read More »The World is Too Much with Us