Daily Dharma

No Lofty Objectives The word “Zen” means meditation, and meditation is certainly the best-known Zen practice. But meditation is not mere spiritual contemplation. In the Soto… Read More »No Lofty Objectives

In the World Do not live in the world,In distraction and false dreams,Outside the [Dharma]. Arise and watch.Follow the way joyfullyThrough this world and beyond.… Read More »In the World

How to Know When You’re Avoiding What Is Whenever you are immersed in compulsive thinking, you are avoiding what is. You don’t want to be… Read More »How to Know When You’re Avoiding What Is

The Subjugation of a Ghost A young wife fell sick and was about to die. “I love you so much,” she told her husband, “I… Read More »The Subjugation of a Ghost

Practice is Everything “Lama Marpa [Milarepa’s guru] took a wife for the benefit of beings. I have neither the intention nor the ability to act… Read More »Practice is Everything

Your Universe of Experience As Lord Krishna declared in the Srimad Bhagavata, “Karma is the guru; nay, it is the Supreme Lord.” Every physical or… Read More »Your Universe of Experience

Sanctuary Life isn’t meant to become safe, stable and unchangeable – it is YOU who are meant to become your own sanctuary. Shai Tubalifrom The… Read More »Sanctuary

The Yoga of Discerning Godly and Ungodly Natures When the aspiring yogi thus ventures forth, she will witness the different layers protecting her false sense… Read More »The Yoga of Discerning Godly and Ungodly Natures

The Wind Beyond the Wall Invisible in nature,its swirl is known only to thosewho have chosen to be blind to pretense. For them, there is… Read More »The Wind Beyond the Wall

Attention is Primordial Intelligence Wisdom is not a product of thought. The deep knowing that is wisdom arises through the simple act of giving someone… Read More »Attention is Primordial Intelligence