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 a practice book to write in. Write in your own… 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 what does the video express about the human condition? Part… 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. What is the meaning? She gazes off to contemplate the… Woman with a Pink Message
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 fully devoted to what comes next with reverence. Let us… 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; zealous” (13c.), from Latin ardentem (nominative ardens) “glowing, fiery, hot, ablaze,” also used… 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 myriad of things come into our life; our challenge is… 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. Alone on a small mound of dark dirt where things,… 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 judgment and measurement. To respond in this way, is the… 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 of her departure. Venerable Dharma teacher Ming Zhen Shakya Ming… 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 don’t know that pressure. You keep your self busy and… The World is Too Much with Us