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Tag Archives: humility
Humility as Nothing to Defend
[ This guest post comes entirely from Jeff Foster. Enjoy ! ] I find truth in anything anyone ever says about me, so nobody can be my enemy. Call me a fraud, I can find it. Call me a liar, … Continue reading
Earth Day : A Contemplation
[ Written in honor of the Earth for Earth Day; Monday April 22 ] I have no ability to create Even the smallest part of what this life requires Yet through each moment The Earth sustains all life upon it. … Continue reading
Posted in Human Experience
Tagged contemplation, Earth, Earth Day, elements, gratitude, human body, humility, periodic table, six elements practice
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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 & Free Verse, Zen
Tagged Bodhisattva, Buddhist, humility, poem, poetry, Religion and Spirituality, respect, Ryokan, Ryokan Taigu, Zen
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Humility : The Virtue that Nobody Wants
Humility. Discussions of humility don’t come up much in the spiritual circles I have traveled: …possibly because it’s not a word very much used in American Buddhist terminology. …possibly because of association with centuries of Western clerical/religious domination. …possibly because, … Continue reading
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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