Author: zenzdragon
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here for you
For a few months I’ve been hearing this phrase—here for you—in unlikely places. The words have stayed with me like a thrum beneath the sickening roar of our civic dismantling. Someone is here for me. Someone is here for me in my forsakenness; someone stands ready to help. It started in the still, small quiet…
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still here
I had already waited three months for the approval that was supposed to take 30 days. My Social Security application was in some kind of paper purgatory. It was understandable. Thousands of employees had been fired. Offices, closed. The phone system was jammed and the computer system was down. As DOGE tore deeper into the…
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The Celestial Oversoul Speaks | Wisdom Teachings of Sambodhi Padmasamadhi (Volumes 1-70)
~ ∞ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi – Infinite Quantum Zen ~ ∞ ~ This is the preface and introduction for a 70-volume series called “Wisdom Teachings of Sambodhi Padmasamadhi.” Due to their length, the text has been divided into multiple parts. Here is the full list of contents for your convenience. • Preface. • Dear…
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The Celestial Gatekeeper Speaks | Wisdom Teachings of Sambodhi Padmasamadhi (Volumes 1-70)
~ ∞ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi – Infinite Quantum Zen ~ ∞ ~ This is the preface and introduction for a 70-volume series called “Wisdom Teachings of Sambodhi Padmasamadhi.” Due to their length, the text has been divided into multiple parts. Here is the full list of contents for your convenience. • Preface. • Dear…
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Resuming My Blog: A New Chapter Ahead
In life, obstacles may arise that hinder our progress. However, after a considerable hiatus, I am resuming this blog. I have been diligently strategizing the relaunch of my online store as well. Stay tuned for forthcoming updates. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com
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Introducing “Senseful Crafts” Online Store
Discover the exquisite range of organic, natural soaps, crystals, planners (dated and undated), scented and fragrance-free candles, body care products, and more at our newly launched “Senseful Crafts” online store. Explore now! Senseful Craftshttp://www.sensefulcrafts.comhttps://www.instagram.com/senseful_crafts/https://linktr.ee/sensefulcraftshttps://www.facebook.com/sensefulcrafts/https://pin.it/6gqbFJEdB
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The Big Universe Qigong: A Hidden Gem for Deeper Healing
In the vast repertoire of qigong techniques, the Big Universe (Da Zhou Tian, 大周天) probably doesn’t get enough attention. I myself am guilty of this. Even though I’ve practiced and taught the technique for years, I haven’t even written a single blog post on the topic. Let’s change that right now. What Is the Big…
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Old-School Horse Stance Training Almost Killed Me – A Modern Solution
Have you ever felt like you’re suffering through something, only to realize there’s a smarter, easier way to achieve the same results? That’s how I felt when I first learned the Horse Stance. I suppose all humans suffer one way or another, but traditional qigong masters had a talent for amplifying it with their training…
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THE WAY OF THE WAY
Richard Collins Komorebi (木漏れ日): Sunshine filtering through trees Just over a year ago I attended my elder brother’s funeral on the Oregon coast. A few days later my wife and I took an early-morning hike down a steep cleft in the rocks just off the coast highway. At the bottom of the trail the Pacific…
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THE ZEN MONK TO HIS DESIGNER DOG
Richard Reishin Collins Here’s a lighthearted poem of mine, “The Zen Monk to His Designer Dog,” published in Alien Buddha Zine 61 (April 2024). In this dramatic monologue in the mode of Robert Browning, the monk speaks directly to his canine companion and addresses (however obliquely) Joshu’s famous koan from The Gateless Gate (Mumonkan) about…