Beyond Zen…

Ego, Human, Moment of Connection

We humans are an interesting lot, there is a raw and knowing inside that is guided, ruled, and directed by that all interesting ego. We repel feelings of connection as much as we repel that moment of nothing in our meditation. Fears of letting go, fears of feeling that nothing, all fueled by the ego [...]

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Watching Over Your Self

You yourself should reprove yourself, should examine yourself. As a self-guarded monk with guarded self, mindful, you dwell at ease. Your own self is your own mainstay. Your own self is your own guide. Therefore you should watch over yourself– as a trader, a fine steed. -Dhammapada, 25, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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“I” and Meditation

I love my meditation time, even if “I” am having trouble being present. It’s a time to separate the two part, nothing and the ego. One is a shell or a door to the other. This came across an email list I’m on and it struck me. Those of you who meditate will understand, those [...]

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Desire, Sticky as Krazy Glue

Desire is one of those concepts that are so sticky it attaches to everything we do, like a pile of Krazy Glue you just put your hand in. Everything you touch becomes a sticky mess of desire. Desire of another being, sexual desire, material desire, desire to speak to a friend now that they have [...]

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Death, Dying, Buddhism and my Grandfather

This post originally appeared on Business Zen 2.0, November 22nd, 2006   I realize that my posts have been off topic lately and not in the area of mindfulness in business but isn’t this the best part of mindfulness, being in the moment, and although my duties at work are up to snuff and on [...]

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