Study THIS – and Realize the Dharma Work.
These teachings are for your sake. Trees and weeds, tables and doors expound and exalt the Dharma for your sake. You, in turn, expound… Read More »Study THIS – and Realize the Dharma Work.
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Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness
Awakening before dawn, I cover my eyes and think of serving; giving little services throughout the day. I think of those who died – over… Read More »Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness
Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 2
Notice – Two Points. Please read PART 1 first, then come back and read this, PART 2. Thank you. 2. Before we jump in further,… Read More »Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 2
Zen Through the Camera’s Lens
The film 1917 tells the story of two British soldiers in the trenches of France who are ordered by their superiors to travel on… Read More »Zen Through the Camera’s Lens
What Do You Turn to When You Need Help
Bleary Doubled 2020 by Fly This is often known as your source of refuge. It comes when you are at your wits end and… Read More »What Do You Turn to When You Need Help
ALL MR. PATHAK EVER WANTED WAS PEACE, AND IT SEEMED AS IF HE SPENT ALL HIS FREE TIME TRYING TO FIND IT.
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 to get it. If you are like Mr. Pathak, you might want it but find you can’t seem to find it. Mr. Pathak may be able to help you out – give you some clue on what might be keeping you restless and miserable. Good, good luck.
THE FRONT FELL OFF
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… Read More »THE FRONT FELL OFF
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… Read More »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.