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Make Some Noise

“Many years ago in Thailand, the local villages surrounding our monastery held a party. The noise from the loudspeakers was so loud that it seemed to destroy the peace in our monastery. So we complained to our teacher, Ajahn Chah, … Continue reading

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Where Waldo Is

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The Buddhamas Carol (or ‘Ode of a Vipassana Yogi’)

There just aren’t that many Buddhist Christmas carols out there. Here’s one by Bhante Yogavacara Rahula, a Theravadan Buddhist monk who guides the Lion of Wisdom Meditation Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Years ago, Bhante Rahula approached me with the verses … Continue reading

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Mind Games

“Trying to find a buddha or enlightenment is like trying to grab space. Space has a name but no form. It’s not something you can pick up or put down. And you certainly can’t grab it. “Beyond this mind you’ll … Continue reading

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The 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 from The Dhammapada, 23.328

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Lou Reed with Ren GuanGyi practicing Tai Chi

As a follow up to the post regarding Lou Reed’s Meditative Death. Lou Reed studied Tai Chi (Taiji) with Master Ren Guangyi. The water -flowing 21 form of Tai Chi mentioned in that article is being taught by Lou Reed … Continue reading

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Lou Reed’s Meditative Death

This is an except from a longer piece by Laurie Anderson about her partner, Lou Reed. It speaks to the precious work that may be done in our lives in preparing for the inevitability of out deaths, via our meditative … Continue reading

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What do you lack?

“Make no mistake about it; if you do not find it now, you will repeat the same routines for myriad eons, a thousand times over again, following and picking up on objects that attract you. “We are no different from … Continue reading

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The Ice Pond

Consciousness is an ice pond:Though it is all water,It needs the energy of the sun to melt.When ordinary people are awakened,They are Buddhas;But they rely on the power ofDharma for cultivation.When ice melts,Then water flows and moistens;Only then can it … Continue reading

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Thought for the Day

Search back into your own vision.Think back to the mind that thinks.Who is it? ~ FoyanQuote courtesy DailyZen.com

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Observe Your Own Mind

“People today have been confused for a long time. They do not know that their own mind is the real Buddha. “They do not know that their own essence is the real Dharma. “Wishing to seek Dharma, they attribute it … Continue reading

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The world of continual emergence

Perceive freshly as you enterThe world of continual emergence.That rock-bottomed essence of your mind,Is always still, but ever-emerging;Always there, as if waiting to be noticed. – Ji Aoi Isshi (Quote courtesy DailyZen.com)

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Settling Quarrels

“There are those who do not realize that one day we all must died. But those who do realize this settle their quarrels.” ~ The Buddha | Dhammapada 1.6

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Your Only Treasure

“The mind that is not always caught up in details is your only treasure. Stop chasing details and become still to feel it. The mind that sees details clearly, but is not caught up by them, is like a vast … Continue reading

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Seeking the Way

True study of the WayDoes not rely onKnowledge and geniusOr cleverness and brilliance.It is an easy thing,Just cultivate aKeen and sincere desireTo seek the Way. – Dogen (1200-1253) | quote courtesy DailyZen.com

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