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White Lotus Judith Ragir

White Lotus Judith Ragir

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Tag: detachment

Abiding Independently and the Bahiya Sutta

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

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