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Existence

May 3, 2013

The Buddha proclaimed three characteristics of existence that the practice of zazen helps us to illuminate. First, all things are impermanent. That goes for our thoughts and perceptions too. Read More

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Breathing

April 27, 2013

Most beginning students of zazen will begin with the exercise of counting their breath, their inhalations and exhalations while seated in either the traditional lotus posture or some other comfortable arrangement. Read More

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Enemies

April 24, 2013

It is the goal of most in the Zennist world not to have enemies or at the very least not to hold them in your heart as an enemy. Sometimes enemies are thrust upon us whether we like it or not as is the case with me. Read More

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No Division

April 21, 2013

There is no division between us and the outside world; there is no evidence that the inner or mental world is separate from the world that I interact with and which is always before me. Read More

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On Mind

April 20, 2013

Every thing appears in the mind. People will ask, ‘what do you mean by mind?’ as it’s clearly not your average, every-day mind that we use to drive to work, read a book, or solve a problem. Read More

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