What does Infinity mean? It means that nothing exists in the physical world that does not exist in Infinity. Infinity is another name for yin yang. Infinity is one, as yin yang is one. it can also be seen as "Not Two"..... In the physical world, yin and yang are pulled apart to a discreet… Continue reading Infinity – and why zazen
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Paul Tillich – Ground of Being
https://www.doxa.ws/Being/Ground_Being.html Excerpt : "Existence - Existence refers to what is finite and fallen and cut of from its true being. Within the finite realm issues of conflict between, for example, autonomy (Greek: 'autos' - self, 'nomos' - law) and heteronomy (Greek: 'heteros' - other, 'nomos' - law) abound (there are also conflicts between the… Continue reading Paul Tillich – Ground of Being
The Basics of “Universal Stemcell” theory
"Aware Biology" Â i know that we all call "the source of all things" different names, and suggest different characteristics.... but for myself, this just shows how this "intelligence", although i like to call it "awareness", is "built in" to this world of things, and pre-exists it...... ...... and because it "precedes" the actual things… Continue reading The Basics of “Universal Stemcell” theory
Levels of Reality
This set of notes states pretty much how this "diligent student" has come to see Reality ....... Karma and its effects are the reality of our DNA encoded existence, but the good news is that the DNA encoded existence we experience is NOT ultimate reality..... we CAN experience our existence from a "deeper level" which… Continue reading Levels of Reality
Dogen Zenji – the vanity of trying to be “here now” – it already is!
Going into the ocean to count the grains of sand is a vain waste of energy; polishing a tile to make a mirror is useless effort. Do you not see--the clouds on the highest mountain gather and disperse of themselves; what "far" or "near" is there? The flowing water at the bottom of the canyon… Continue reading Dogen Zenji – the vanity of trying to be “here now” – it already is!
Circle-Triangle-Square – Sengai Gibon – Picture of the Universe – D.T. Suzuki commentary
Jundo Cohen People sometimes wonder what this painting is (besides, of course, the obvious "is what it is" 🙂 ) Here is D.T. Suzuki's interesting (and rather elaborate!) explanation of their representing, in his interpretation, the basic forms and emptiness which are the source of all: "The circle-triangle-square is [Rinzai Master 仙厓義梵 Sengai Gibon (1750-1837)'s]… Continue reading Circle-Triangle-Square – Sengai Gibon – Picture of the Universe – D.T. Suzuki commentary
Comments on Okumura Roshi’s Mountains and Waters – Jundo Cohen
MAKING MOUNTAINS WALK: Okumura Roshi's 'Mountains and Waters' Commentary Allow me to speak from the heart, and please think what you will: This is the finest book on Zen practice and teachings I have encountered in some 40 years of reading Zen books. Blow out the candle. This book makes mountains walk. To my eye,… Continue reading Comments on Okumura Roshi’s Mountains and Waters – Jundo Cohen
Is Meditation Difficult? – Ajahn Brahm
“Is the meditation easy for you? If you hold the view that meditation is difficult, and you are very attached to that idea, then meditation will seem to be difficult. Where did that view come from? Maybe, a long time ago, someone with authority told you that meditation was difficult, you believed them, and that… Continue reading Is Meditation Difficult? – Ajahn Brahm
Don’t hold onto shit……
We humans like to hold onto shit........ Our mind is like a frogs tongue, sticking to things and not letting go. Â News Flash: It is possible for the mind to let things pass without sticking to them. Â The more we let time.... and its potential shit (and its potential joy as well) .....… Continue reading Don’t hold onto shit……
Ajahn Brahm – Birds never carry suitcases…..
‘Meditators are like birds that soar through the sky and rise to the peaks. Birds never carry suitcases! Skillful meditators soar free from all their burdens and rise to the beautiful peaks of their minds. It is on such summits of perception that meditators will understand, from their own direct experience, the meaning of what… Continue reading Ajahn Brahm – Birds never carry suitcases…..
Reality is Dharma 