Beyond Zen…

Are you asking the right Questions?

Another great post and point from one of the blogs I read: The Most Critical Tool for Progressing On Your Spiritual Journey. Through a Zen Meditation story, Anmol Mehta brings an important story about asking the right questions as your most critical tool for your spiritual journey. Asking questions is how we learn, ask the [...]

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Paths, Syncronicity, Visions and Life’s Purpose

In a dream My Maternal Grandmother came out of a hospital, handed me a red hair band and with earnest voice insisted, “It’s important you start with the Crane, you need to start with the Crane.” I had been contemplating two different Chinese Medicine Qigong Programs in Portland at the time. I did choose to [...]

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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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