Reject the Notion of “A Means to an End”
If you set egoic goals for the purpose of freeing yourself, enhancing yourself or your sense of importance, even if you achieve them, they will… Read More »Reject the Notion of “A Means to an End”
REMINDER: Deep-healing, Somatic Workshop with Jason Smith on Saturday, February 28!
SAVE THE DATE: Deep-healing, Somatic Workshop with Jason Smith on February 28! The Wisdom Beneath the Wound; Somatic Practice for Deep Healing Saturday, February 28th, 2026,… Read More »REMINDER: Deep-healing, Somatic Workshop with Jason Smith on Saturday, February 28!
The First and Foremost Fact About Zen
Hence, it is quite false to imagine that Zen is a sort of individualistic, subjective purity in which the monk seeks to rest and find… Read More »The First and Foremost Fact About Zen
In Search of a Morning Meditation Facilitator
Greetings, Meditation Friends! As you probably know, Lotus Center holds unguided meditations from 7:00 — 7:45 AM seven mornings a week, 365 days a year.… Read More »In Search of a Morning Meditation Facilitator
Reminder: Free Public Talk on Quantum Healing Hypnosis on February 24
Curious about Past Life Regression and/or Quantum Healing? Join Elli Sorensen for an engaging introduction to the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT), the transformative technique… Read More »Reminder: Free Public Talk on Quantum Healing Hypnosis on February 24
The Best Season
Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things,this is the… Read More »The Best Season
How Would You Like to Die?
A few years ago, a dying friend read me some lines from the Hindu epic the Mahabharata. They made me smile. Virtuous King Yudhistara (the son of Yama, the… Read More »How Would You Like to Die?
We Humans are Hardwired for This
Compassion may be the biggest, most valuable tool in the whole vegan message. Compassion is not only a core tenet, it’s hardwired into being human.… Read More »We Humans are Hardwired for This
Recording of the Community Peace Meditation (2/12/26)
Hi, everybody! We have received several messages from folks saying that: 1) They wanted to attend this morning’s Community Peace Meditation; 2) They were unable… Read More »Recording of the Community Peace Meditation (2/12/26)
Concerning Sorrow
Concerning sorrow,The beginning of sorrow,The eightfold way,And the end of sorrow.Then at last she is safe.She has shaken off sorrow.She is free. The Buddhafrom The… Read More »Concerning Sorrow