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Invisible turmoil

Withdraw now fromthe invisible pounding and weavingof your ingrained ideas.If you want to be rid of thisinvisible turmoil, you must just sitthrough it and let go of everything.Attain fulfillment and illuminate thoroughly.Light and shadow altogether forgotten.Drop off your own skin,and … Continue reading

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KNowing

Knowing others is understanding;Knowing self is wisdom.Force can master others;But only strength can master self. ~ Lao Tzu

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Essential Worker News

Here is an essential worker, getting his first COVID vaccination shot last week at Zonal Hospital in Dharamsala, India.

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The Same Deep Activity

“To cook or fix some food, is not preparation; it is practice … Whatever we do, it should be an expression of the same deep activity. We should appreciate what we are doing. There is no preparation for something else.” … Continue reading

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This Cup Is Already Broken

One day Ajahn Chah held up a beautiful Chinese tea cup: “To me this cup is already broken. Because I know its fate, I can enjoy it fully here and now. And when it’s gone, it’s gone.” When we understand … Continue reading

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No Squandering

“Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.” ~ Dōgen

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Step-by-Step

“So, don’t be in a hurry and try to push or rush your practice. Do your meditation gently and gradually, step-by-step. In regard to peacefulness, if you become peaceful, then accept it; if you don’t become peaceful, then accept that … Continue reading

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Enough to just know about it

You don’t need to avoid or deny anything. It is enough to just know about it. When you are busy trying to avoid something, it’s still affecting you. Simply cease to be affected or impelled by anything, and you’ll find … Continue reading

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Touch your nose

Advising People to Enter the Way Then spring now autumn,the four seasons revolve.Then young now old,you see the hair turn white. Then wealthy and nobility,now a long dream.Years and months go by,Carrying ten thousand pecks of sorrow.In the path of … Continue reading

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Just Pass This Life As Is

Don’t seek fame or fortune,Glory or prosperity.Just pass this life as is,According to circumstances.When the breath is gone,Who is in charge?After the death of the body,There is only an empty name.When your clothes are worn,Repair them over and over;When you … Continue reading

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A Wise and Prudent Friend

“If for company you find a wise and prudent friend who leads a good life, you should, overcoming all impediments, keep their company joyously and mindfully.” ~ The Buddha | Dhammapada 23.328

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Drop by Drop

“Think not lightly of good, saying, “It will not come to me.”Drop by drop is the water pot filled.Likewise, the wise one, gathering it little by little,fills oneself with good.” ~ The Buddha (The Dhammapada 9.122)

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Strong Back, Soft Front

On your inhale, gather your attention;on your exhale, drop into the body.Shift attention to your spine.Your back exemplifies equanimity,being present for whatever is unfolding right now.“Strong back.”Shift your attention to your chest.Rest in this willingness to open to compassion.“Soft front.”Strong … Continue reading

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Bhante Rahula Offers ZOOM Meditations & Talks

NOTE: Apologies to TheMeditationCircle.com subscribers for the multiple posts on Bhante Rahula’s upcoming ZOOM talks. Because of issues regarding the security of posting ZOOM links publicly, we’ve taken down a post that listed the meeting links. To get the meeting … Continue reading

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Don’t Make a Big Deal Out of It

“My advice is to not let yourself get wrapped up in doubts and questions. Let them go and directly contemplate whatever you are experiencing. Don’t make a big deal out of any physical pleasure or pain you experience. When you … Continue reading

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