A drop of water from the ocean. For a life's duration or a lifespan, seemingly separated. Sitting on a rock, as one drop of water. After that life's duration, the ocean rises over the rock, The ocean takes that drop of water back into the ocean.... If you are that drop of water..... Where were… Continue reading A Drop of Water
Shunryu Suzuki – Emptiness
EMPTINESS "When you study Buddhism you should have a general house cleaning of your mind." If you want to understand Buddhism it is necessary for you to forget all about your preconceived ideas. To begin with, you must give up the idea of substantiality or existence. The usual view of life is firmly rooted in… Continue reading Shunryu Suzuki – Emptiness
Lifespan of a Hydrogen Atom
What is the lifespan of a hydrogen atom? https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-lifespan-of-a-hydrogen-atom That depends on what you identify as life span, and it depends on where…. What sets a hydrogen atom apart from other atoms is its nucleus: a single proton. And a proton lives very, very long. But a hydrogen atom also contains an electron. Do you… Continue reading Lifespan of a Hydrogen Atom
Point of View & Oceanic View
The whole universe is built with each living being, being located in a certain spot..... and they see everything from that spot.... that makes everything a point of view.... I know that biblical literalists don't like that kind of talk, but the universe points to this in every direction...... " God put us in these… Continue reading Point of View & Oceanic View
The value of personal opinions & Deeper Truth
Is it possible that, with all the opinions we see, that the truth which is being spoken of in the bible and in other places, points us to a deeper truth? A deeper truth that the human mind does not fully understand? Or are we suggesting that we as humans understand all this so clearly… Continue reading The value of personal opinions & Deeper Truth
Jundo Cohen – Roshi – Zazen (2)
May I add a codicil to my prior post, as some folks seem to have misunderstood my point a bit, that sitting Zazen is not necessary? In fact, it is not necessary ... thus it is necessary to sit! We sit beyond all time, and it is not necessary to sit at all ... thus… Continue reading Jundo Cohen – Roshi – Zazen (2)
The Value of Zazen – Jundo Cohen
Zazen - Not Long or Short, Not A Matter of Time So many Zen students think that the longer they sit the better. They believe 10 years surpasses 10 months or 10 days, which must be better than 10 hours, which is better than 10 minutes or seconds. They treat Zazen like a taxi meter… Continue reading The Value of Zazen – Jundo Cohen
Opinions and Beliefs – What if…..
What if.....We were born, just simply biological beings.... its not too much of a stretch of our imagination..... And what if.....We are born just a blank piece of paper...... no likes or dislikes..... no opinions.... its easy to see.... What if.....in the beginning of our lives, there is just freshness.... just newness........ And what if.....We… Continue reading Opinions and Beliefs – What if…..
The Philosophy of the Hen-house & Sitting on the Eggs
One day, the wise old rooster (Foghorn Leghorn) called all the hens out into the courtyard. It seemed there was some confusion, and after doing his Doodle Doo that morning, his focus was on setting things straight. "The job", he said, after they were all gathered, all the clucking had calmed down .... and they… Continue reading The Philosophy of the Hen-house & Sitting on the Eggs
Shunryu Suzuki – Quotes – Control
“Even though you try to put people under control, it is impossible. You cannot do it. The best way to control people is to encourage them to be mischievous. Then they will be in control in a wider sense. To give your sheep or cow a large spacious meadow is the way to control him.… Continue reading Shunryu Suzuki – Quotes – Control
Reality is Dharma 