December 2017

An Old Woman Trains to Be a Monk: Her Journey

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 19, 2017December 19, 2017

It’s never too late!

ALCHEMICAL DETACHMENT AND INTEGRATION Part 3 by Ming Zhen Shakya

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 17, 2017

As you read this final part of a three part explanation by Ming Zhen Shakya keep it mind that it is all model and metaphor and not to be taken literally.

SOMETHING NEW

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 10, 2017December 10, 2017

Please SCROLL DOWN to the BOTTOM of the Page ____ ZATMA offers something new for those who’d like to stay in touch. Receive notices of new essays and… Read More »SOMETHING NEW

Spiritual Travels: What Brought Me to Here, A Monk’s Training Log

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 9, 2017

This draft attempts to describe some of my strongest tendencies and activities primarily during my adult life. This initial effort may include assertions and observations… Read More »Spiritual Travels: What Brought Me to Here, A Monk’s Training Log

ALCHEMICAL DETACHMENT AND INTEGRATION Part 2 by Ming Zhen Shakya

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 6, 2017

And now if any be ignorant, let him be ignorant. I know not what more to say and not transgress the Silence of Pythagoras.”… Read More »ALCHEMICAL DETACHMENT AND INTEGRATION Part 2 by Ming Zhen Shakya