Author Archives: admin

If you memorize slogans, you are unable to make subtle adaptations according to the situation. It is not that there is no way to teach insight to learners, but once you have learned a way, it is essential that you … Continue reading →

“From one point of view we can say that we have human bodies and are practicing the Buddha’s teachings and are thus much better than insects. But we can also say that insects are innocent and free from guile, whereas … Continue reading →

The moon’s the same old moon, The flowers exactly as they were, Yet I’ve become the thingness Of all the things I see! – Bunan (1602-1676) Quote courtesy of one of our favorite Web Sites, www.dailyzen

Charleston Meditation Circle member Chris tried to comment on the recent ‘Noble Standards’ post last week and couldn’t. Which led me to check out what was up. Fixed! The flip that was preventing comments on Meditation Circle posts has now … Continue reading →

TAI CHI WORKSHOP, 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, Unitarian Universalist building, 520 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, W.Va. Tai Chi is considered a soft style martial art, applied with internal power (to quote from its Wikipedia definition). It can be a … Continue reading →

We received notice of the followed center opening in Fayetteville, W.Va. Anyone know more background on this? OPENING CELEBRATION for Khyentse Ozer Meditation Center Sunday, August 30th, 125 Keller Avenue, Fayetteville. 11 a.m.- noon: Meditation in the Tantric Buddhist Tradition. … Continue reading →

At least somebody is looking peaceful in these tumultuous times. A Buddha (with Smurf tendencies) from a recent visit to the Sakler and Freer Gallery in Washington, D.C.,  Click photos to enlarge. By Douglas Imbrogno

Douglas Imbrogno writes: In a prior post, I described admiration for “Longing for Certainty: Reflections on the Buddhist Life” by Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano. This is one wise book. It weaves keenly observed walks in Nature with deep, unsentimental reflections on the … Continue reading →

The WVU compassion meditation study described in the post below led us to an inspiring link on the Buddhist view of compassion’s role in easing our own disquiet and suffering and that of  other beings with whom we share the … Continue reading →

A researcher at West Virginia University is studying compassion meditation and is seeking participants willing to travel to Morgantown, with travel costs covered up to $65. After we heard of the study through a friend, we asked the folks behind … Continue reading →

A friend passed along this poem, whose message is worth noting this day. For more on the author, see this link: Mornings at Blackwater by Mary Oliver For years, every morning, I drank from Blackwater Pond. It was flavored with … Continue reading →

As the moon slips from Behind a cloud and shines, So the master comes out From behind ignorance and shines. Swans rise and fly toward the sun. What magic! So do the pure conquer The armies of illusion And rise … Continue reading →