Who is in Charge?
Spiritual life is a battlefield. Over time, the battle worsens for the serious spiritual adept – threats along the path are more ominous. The path… Read More »Who is in Charge?
Essays
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.
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
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… Read More »The Yoga of the Bow And Arrow
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… Read More »The Truths
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.… Read More »Not Giving a Rat’s Ass
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
Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 1
Welcome Dear Friends. This piece may be longer than most of what ZATMA posts. But it is hot off the heart – heated up… Read More »Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 1
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
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… Read More »Saying Goodbye to 2019