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White Lotus Judith Ragir

White Lotus Judith Ragir

Zen Priest and Teacher

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Tag: Pema Chodron

Bodhidharma’s Outline of Practice

Bodhidharma lived in the 5th or 6th century. He is traditionally thought of as the man who brought Buddhism to China and is called the First Ancestor in China. The … Continue reading Bodhidharma’s Outline of Practice

Right Thought II

There are two types of thought in Buddhism: Initial thought – first thought Developed thought – elaboration on first thought, which leads us into fantasy and belief in our constructed … Continue reading Right Thought II

Samsara is already broken

Samsara is the wandering-in-circles world. When people say, “the world is going crazy”, we are talking about samsara. It is the human world, which is driven by the hub of … Continue reading Samsara is already broken

Walking on the edge of effort and effortlessness

Where is the inter-being between effort and non-effort? Too much effort and we are tight and constrained. Too little effort and nothing happens. Pema Chodron has a wonderful phrase: “Not … Continue reading Walking on the edge of effort and effortlessness

Direct mind without clinging- Huineng

Tenshin Reb Anderson Roshi just came to Clouds in Water for a retreat. He spoke about the Samdhinirmocana Sutra, which can be translated as “Understanding the profound mystery or intimacy … Continue reading Direct mind without clinging- Huineng