51: Let go, again
Once again the necessity of letting go in meditation is clear.
So many fungi on this walk.
So many fungi on this walk.
Once again the necessity of letting go in meditation is clear.
Fresh
Thoughts on time, meditation and the self.
I would strongly suggest reading “Uji”, a chapter of Dogen’s Shobogenzo.
I would also suggest listening to Rev. Master Daishin Morgan’s talk: Time and existence are the same thing
A brief podcast from Trafalgar Square. I talk about how compassion is to be found everywhere and in all things.
How meditation lets us see how we set up our own contexts, and allows us to let them go.
How not doing is just fine.
How meditation allows us to let go of undigested assumptions and find peace of mind and deep meaning.
Sunday morning
Keeping effort at the right level.
I don’t mention it in the podcast, but the title is a reference to a piece of teaching the Buddha gave to a monk who used to be a musician before he was ordained. The monk was trying too hard in his practice, and eventually exhausted himself and became discouraged. The Buddha knew of his musical interest, and reminded him that tuning a string too tight or too slack will not produce the desired result. The monk understood, and was able to find right effort, and continued his training successfully.
More on balance and active training.
I finally get round to talking about Dharma, and how we can find the capacity to deal with things which we didn’t know we could work with.
Just a short one today, about pushing through resistance
How sitting still with acceptance is deeply healing.
I mention two Dharma talks which I listened to recently:
Rev. Master Jiyu: A True Master by Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Refining one’s purpose by Rev Master Daishin Morgan
Rev. Master Shiko Rom’s talk starts with a verse, which is traditionally recited before a lecture:
“The unsurpassed, penetrating and perfect Truth is seldom met with, even in a hundred thousand myriad kalpas. Now we can see and hear it, we can remember and accept it. I vow to make the Buddha’s Truth one with myself.”
Moving forward in difficulty, with a bright mind.
In the woods, unclear what to talk about, and a thank you.
Scattered thoughts on the boldness of the mind that seeks the Way.
Thoughts on facing our fears and moving forward. The temple I mention is Todaiji in Nara.
Finding peace wherever we are.
A talk about taking refuge in the Sangha. We need to connect.
How meditation allows us to let go of habits of mind and body.
Still going.
Some thoughts on a well known Zen saying - When the teacher points at the Moon, only a fool looks at the finger.
Some reflections on our senses as teachers.