Dogen-zenji became interested in Buddhism as a boy as he watched the smoke from an incense stick burning by his dead mother's body, and he felt the evanescence of our life. This feeling grew within him and finally resulted in his attainment of enlightenment and the development of his deep philosophy. When he saw the… Continue reading A flashing into the vast phenomenal world – Jundo Cohen
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What does “detachment” mean?
What does “detachment” mean? Or in other words, what does freedom from attachment mean? How do we live this? This basic concept which was taught by the Buddha and other great teachers seems to be often misunderstood. Many folks think that somehow it means "Don't give a $&^%" That somehow it is us caring about… Continue reading What does “detachment” mean?
“Flowers in the Sky (Kuge)” by Zen Master Eihei Dogen (1200-1253)
from "Flowers in the Sky (Kuge)" by Zen Master Eihei Dogen (1200-1253), trans. Thomas Cleary Zen Master Reikun, when he first called on Zen Master Kiso, asked, "What is Buddha?" Kiso said, "If I tell you, will you believe?" Reikun said, "How dare I not believe the true words of the teacher?" Kiso said, "You… Continue reading “Flowers in the Sky (Kuge)” by Zen Master Eihei Dogen (1200-1253)
Human Ancient Migration based on DNA evidence
National Geographic map of Human Migration https://genographic.nationalgeographic.com/human-journey/ Science Daily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180221131851.htm
Prayersticks, Medicine Wheels, Medicine Sticks
http://blog.psychicsforetell.com/2017/01/prayer-sticks-and-wands/ Prayer Sticks and Wands January 10, 2017, 10:57 AM 0 By: J Nighteagle To the Hopi and Pueblo Indians there were many ways of making offerings to Spirit. Corn meal could have been cast to the various directions. Turquoise was often offered, and water contained within a shell was also a common offering. By… Continue reading Prayersticks, Medicine Wheels, Medicine Sticks
The Brain – Brainwaves
History of Chinese Beliefs
Poem – Tozan Ryokai
A serving of snow in a silver bowl Or herons concealed in the glare of the moon: Apart, they seem similar, Together, they're different. Meaning cannot rest in words, It adapts itself to that which arises. ~ Tozan Ryokai https://www.facebook.com/english.zen.garden/photos/a.764447947257934/773877456314983/?type=3&theater
Citta – Teachings of Ajahn Paññavaddho
Food For The Heart: Theravada Wisdom TeachingsDecember 12, 2015 The term citta is usually translated as “mind,” but this is quite misleading. What we generally refer to as the mind is different from citta. The mind incorporates the mental faculties of feeling, memory, thought and consciousness, and is usually considered to be that which thinks… Continue reading Citta – Teachings of Ajahn Paññavaddho
Woodstock
Although Woodstock was not attended by anyone I knew, we all were affected by the hippie generation and its thinking, by the music, by the drugs, by the icons created there....... in many ways, it is still our warcry...... https://playjunkie.com/articleid-4sktaagck0i42Ya6aiyYOC/?dai=5SX2MMeu4ggSS8A6UuO66M
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