Category: Mindset Mastery
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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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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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Review of Mike Slott’s Mindful Solidarity
Mike Slott’s Mindful Solidarity: A Secular Buddhist Democratic Socialist Dialogue (Tuwhiri, 2024) lays out the arguments in favor of Secular Buddhism, why social engagement is necessarily a part of it, and how a Marxist analysis can complement the Buddhist analysis of suffering’s causes and amelioration. Mike is a long-time political and labor movement activist who…
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back home where we belong
Everything is always with oneself at any time. — Maezumi Roshi A fellow Zen student recently told me that she no longer felt like she fit in with her community of friends, neighbors, and some of her relatives. This, in spite of being a community leader, volunteer, and close with her family — a person…
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the day after mother’s day
I don’t want to deprive anyone of that one special day to remember and appreciate mothers. But I want to talk about the days after, the days before, and the days of mothering that go unnoticed. I want to talk about the regrets, the fear, the trust, the hope, the hard lessons and the wisdom…
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Buddhists Organize to Defend Democracy
This is a brief blog post to inform readers of a new non-sectarian Buddhist organization representing Buddhists from many lineages and traditions and holding a broad spectrum of political views who are united in acting to preserve democractic norms, institutions and processes in this time of peril. Why do we need a new…
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From Caterpillar to Butterfly: Metamorphosis of the Soul
~ ∞ ~ Non-linear Wisdom Teachings of Sambodhi Padmasamadhi – Awaken the Living Awareness Within ~ ∞ ~ Learn more about these books here: Introduction to Non-linear Wisdom Teachings. For within the ecstasy of creation, the veiled shadow unfurls, casting its poignant, poetic melancholy. Our lives, adorned with choices and reflections, become a living mural,…
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Something Old Is Dying: Why I’m Writing on Substack
Life feels heavier than ever. So much fear. So much fragmentation. And beneath it all, a quiet sense that something old is dying—and something new is struggling to be born. You might think I’m talking about the world. I am. But I’m also talking about myself. Or my un-self. Or whatever the hell is happening…
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Healing Others with Qi
I want to talk about healing other people (and pets) with qi. There’s a lot of confusion on the subject, so I want to make it clear where I stand, what I believe, and what I teach. I’ll be teaching two different Qi Transmission techniques in my upcoming Qigong 301 program: Opening Vital Points (OVP)…
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The Phoenix Rising: Embracing Renewal and Rebirth
~ ∞ ~ Non-linear Wisdom Teachings of Sambodhi Padmasamadhi – Awaken the Living Awareness Within ~ ∞ ~ Learn more about these books here: Introduction to Non-linear Wisdom Teachings. Now, my fellow travelers through the tantalizing holographic fractal-like fabric of existence, let us delve even deeper into the mysterious depths of perception, where even the…