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Tag Archives: Zen
” On Zen ” by Daio Kokushi
“On Zen,” by Daio Kokushi There is a reality even prior to heaven and earth; Indeed, it has no form, much less a name; Eyes fail to see it; It has no voice for ears to detect; To call it … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Zen
Tagged awakening, Buddhism, D. T. Suzuki, Daio Kokushi, quote, Religion and Spirituality, Zen, Zen Buddhism
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Ryokan: The Never-Despising
In the morning, bowing to all; In the evening, bowing to all. Respecting others is my only duty– Hail to the Never-despising Bodhisattva. In heaven and earth he stands alone. A real monk Needs Only one thing– a heart like … Continue reading
Posted in Fascinating People, Human Experience, Poetry, Zen
Tagged Bodhisattva, Buddhist, humility, poem, poetry, Religion and Spirituality, respect, Ryokan, Ryokan Taigu, Zen
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Liebster Blog Award
Liebster Blog award Posted on May 12, 2012 Paul, author of the meditative, nondual “Resting In Awareness” restinginawareness.com/ has nominated SIAOF for the Liebster Blog award. I experience amazement that he included SIAOF among his five choices. It does sort … Continue reading
Walk Above the Interstate
I sometimes take the walkway above the interstate to get to work. Style of practice has changed over the years. So has the view of the cars streaming by, 30 ft. below. DURING … IT WAS … Mahayana practice… compassion … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhist Practice
Tagged Buddhist, Dzogchen, Mahayana, practice, Vajrayana, vipassana, Zen
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Ordination
Last weekend, I was ordained a Zen priest. How did this transpire ? After practicing assiduously in various traditions for several years, the last ones being Zen/Dzogchen/inquiry, awakening happened. A couple months ago, we had my Zen teacher and his … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhist Practice, Zen
Tagged awake, awakening, Dogen, Gateless Gate, Hui Neng, ordination, selfless service, Zen
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Samu in the Snow
This weekend I practiced a short 3 day sesshin ( period of intense meditation ) with my Zen teacher (Sensei) and a small group of his students. Sitting meditation ( zazen, shikantaza ), chanting, walking meditation, work periods, and mindful … Continue reading
Posted in Buddhist Practice, Zen
Tagged Buddhist, compassion, gratitude, humility, practice, samu, sesshin, shikantaza, zazen, Zen
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No Moon, No Finger
If you hang out in spiritual circles of a Buddhist or nondual flavor, at some point someone usually mentions ” the finger pointing to the moon “. Others around you may nod and smile as if they know something, as … Continue reading
Posted in Fascinating People, Human Experience, No self, Poetry, Zen
Tagged Buddhist, nondual, poem, poetry, practice, Ryokan, Zen
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Four Ways to Say ” There is No You ! Look ! “
[ Guest post from Andre Doshim Halaw of the blog ZEN AND BACK AGAIN . Enjoy !] Monday, January 17, 2011 No-self: what did ‘the Buddha’ teach? The more I study Buddhism the more confused I become. Not because I … Continue reading
