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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 150,000 others died during the night. I bow before the… 

The Yoga of the Bow And Arrow

  There was a silence that came when the archer appeared. He was tall and straight and wore the robes of a Master archer. Many came to see him, to see if he could hit… 

The Truths

  The Four Noble Truths I am pretty sure most of you have heard of the Buddha’s four noble truths since Buddhism has been well-advertised in the West. But I wonder if you are able… 

Not Giving a Rat’s Ass

In Honor of My Teacher. OM NAMO GURU DEV NAMO   I remember the bowing, lighting candles, unfolding the zagu   A distant form – empty. Done. Completed.  Sometimes taken as salvation. Sometimes giving curses. Said… 

These Bones!

Lao Huo Shakya speaks to us about the truth of the body.
Don’t miss this short, sweet and strong truth.

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 foot to a distant part of British-held territory with written… 

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.

Saying Goodbye to 2019

    As 2019 comes to an end, let’s take some time to consider all the attachments we have nourished, all the ego-masks we have been wearing.    For many of us, this year has…