These are notes taken from studying Joseph Goldstein’s book, “Mindfulness.” This is the last part of chapter 6. The last sentence of the refrain is: And one abides independent, not … Continue reading Abiding Independently and the Bahiya Sutta
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A warm feeling in Zazen
From Suzuki Roshi’s book, “Not Always So” page 77: “If we do not have some warm, big satisfaction in our practice, that is not true practice. Even though you sit, … Continue reading A warm feeling in Zazen
Function freely according to the circumstances
We have just finished a great class on Engaged Buddhism at Clouds in Water Zen Center. It has brought up for me again the many misunderstandings of Buddhism. There is … Continue reading Function freely according to the circumstances