In This Field – Everything is a Story
The Last Resort: Hell Number 1. One evening after work, I was going to my car when I saw three kids playing in the alley. … Read More »In This Field – Everything is a Story
Surrender
The Old Bride knows that you must surrender how you’d like it to go and meet what shows up in your life. She says that… Read More »Surrender
Time? Time? Time?
24 Hours A day consists of 24 hours. A life consists of many days; each one made up of 24 hours. Those hours are hired… Read More »Time? Time? Time?
WORRY, WORRY, WORRY
Things done well and with a care, exempt themselves from fear. William Shakespeare I see worry as a seeking for a result, a particular result.… Read More »WORRY, WORRY, WORRY
Take the Stitches Out: Repairing the Robe of Our Lives
Preliminary to the solemn ceremony in which students of the Buddha take vows to uphold the moral precepts of this spiritual path, students first sew… Read More »Take the Stitches Out: Repairing the Robe of Our Lives
Announcement
We are pleased to announce morning sittings at 6:30 am to 7:00 am. Monday thru Friday. Central Time USA. ZOOM It is… Read More »Announcement
Don’t Talk About the Mistakes of Others
Don’t talk about the mistakes of others. The key to this precept is to STOP! Stop talking about others and particularly about the… Read More »Don’t Talk About the Mistakes of Others
The Egg Tooth
Sometimes when we begin on the Zen path, a teacher will describe the relationship between a Zen student and a Zen teacher in… Read More »The Egg Tooth
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
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