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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
See What is There We continue to look and see what is coming into view. When the precepts come together we see our daily… Read More »Dog Zen – We Love Everyone
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
A Tale for the Disenchanted Getting Out of the Disenchantment of Entanglement Here’s the ticket to get out of entanglements: be ready to… Read More »Be Susceptible to Dharma; That Which Holds Everything Together
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