WALKING MIRROR SAMADHI
“Just to be alive is enough.” Suzuki Roshi I’ve always loved walking. I walked to school as a kid and I … Continue reading →
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ETERNAL LIFE
“…what is inherent in you is presently active and presently functioning, and need not be sought after, need not be put in order, need not be practiced or proven. All that is required is to trust in it once and … Continue reading →
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Bamboo is admired (and feared) for it’s tenacity. It’s steel-like roots can even penetrate concrete. In fierce winds it simply bends rather than breaking — a model of perseverance under pressure. It is actually a giant, primitive grass, a holdover … Continue reading →
FASTING
“All beings are evolved from food” Bhagavadgita In the late sixties, while on an extended retreat in the foothills of the Sierras, I experimented with fasting. I was inspired, in part, by the fact that I didn’t have … Continue reading →
SWEATSONG
Ho! Grandfather, Grandmother, thank you for this day! I was initially unaware of the spiritual significance of the sweat bath. I just liked the remarkable feeling of rejuvenation and freshness produced by the right combination of heat, air and moisture. Perhaps … Continue reading →
PERFECT LOVE
Not long ago I found a small brown bird perched on the step at the back of the house. Just sitting there. It didn’t fly away, even when I reached down and gently picked it up. Small and remarkably round, … Continue reading →