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Grace comes easily. One mind shared with the Universe. No dimensions, no barriers... And yet too soon, all of it back again. Seated on your lotus throne, your smile so constant, your hardwon peace. Did you... More »
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You have an idea of yourself. It is a kind of building. This building stands on the sound of your heart-beat, the imaginary width of rhythm. All night it stands there. On a sound, an... More »
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So sesshin this time round had some wonderful teachings for me. This time round i was the Ino. At one point on the 4th day i saw a thought arise which was saying something like,... More »
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Extract : Ancient Stategies For Modern Life - Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windhorse When we have windhorse, we are able to accomplish what we want without many obstacles. FOR MANY YEARS, I had the privilege... More »
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On Sunday, Ingen who is leading Practice Period here, offered these simple words during zazen. "If you're seeking enlightenment, this is it. If you're searching for Buddha, this is it." Well that's what i heard,... More »
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The soul does not love. It is love itself. It does not exist. It is existence itself. It does not know. It is knowledge itself. There never was a time when you or i did... More »
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"There is nothing new for us to study. But Buddha's teaching will give light by which you can know yourself. The light by which we can see ourselves like a mirror is Buddha's teaching." -... More »
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"The real purpose of practice is to discover the wisdom which you have always been keeping with you. To discover yourself is to discover wisdom; without discovering yourself you can never communicate with anybody. In... More »
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