Author: zenzdragon
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how to be decent
Among all the things people have said about Pope Francis after his death, this one summed it up for me: “He was a very decent man in an age of indecency.” To be sure, decency is a rare thing these days. It relies on commonness. Pope Francis was a common man among common men…
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Gathering of the Spirit (Omūno-verse, Edūnī-verse, Vedūnī-verse) | 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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Living Intelligence expressed through these books | 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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“Wisdom Gem” Quote – 20 Sep 2024 (Choose Your Attitude: A Daily Choice)
“The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.”~Charles R. Swindoll~
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“Wisdom Gem” Quote – 24 Sep 2024 (Unlock Joy by Embracing Daily Moments)
“The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” ~William Morris~
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The History of Two Finger Shooting Zen
I wanted to share some thoughts about One Finger Shooting Zen and its elusive cousin, Two Finger Shooting Zen. I’ve never written about this before, so grab a cup of coffee (or tea, if that’s your thing), and let’s dive in! Where It All Began: One Finger Shooting Zen I originally learned One Finger Shooting…
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A Cosmic Shower of Qi
I was standing there under what felt like a waterfall of cosmic energy. I could feel it cascading down from the top of my head to my feet. I’ve never been a religious person, but this experience felt undeniably spiritual. This was years ago when I first learned a qigong technique called the Cosmic Shower.…
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ZEN WORK 作務
It is upon us to begin the work; It is not upon us to complete it. – Talmud Zen work begins with samu 作務. Samu is physical and sometimes intellectual labor done in the spirit of mushotoku, with no thought of personal profit, without complaint or compensation, for the benefit of the sangha. It is…
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EMBRACING THE SHADOW SELF: A HALLOWEEN KUSEN
Richard Collins, Abbot New Orleans Zen Temple 31 October 2024 Yesterday I spoke about Zen Work, about the life work that comes with DOKAN, the Great Vow, the Ring of the Way. This work begins with working on yourself, really understanding yourself, recognizing yourself, not running away from yourself. And not just your nice, compassionate…
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Abbot Jiryu on the Publication of Becoming Yourself
Photo by Robert Erdmann Dear Sangha, In 2018, I had the good fortune to begin work with Sojun Mel Weitsman Roshi on a new book of talks by Suzuki Roshi. The book was drawn from jewels of his teachings that Mel had been squirreling aside over the decades to someday publish. In the years…