Neither Affirming nor Denying
Like all forms of Buddhism, Zen seeks an “enlightenment” which results from the resolution of all subject-object relationships and oppositions in a pure void. But… Read More »Neither Affirming nor Denying
Daily Dharma
Wisdom and Heart
It is not wisdom to be only wise —And on the inner vision close the eyes —But it is wisdom to believe the heart. George… Read More »Wisdom and Heart
Habit Energy
Habit Energy In our brain are many neural pathways along which we frequently travel, habitual responses we have to an object of perception. With the… Read More »Habit Energy
In Touch With Things as They Are
In Touch With Things as They Are We know that having a crush on someone is not the same as really loving that person. First… Read More »In Touch With Things as They Are
Access to Reality
Access to Reality Within store consciousness, we have direct access to reality, to suchness, to things as they are. In every one of us lies… Read More »Access to Reality
Our Idea of Happiness
Our Idea of Happiness We have an idea of happiness. We may believe that only certain conditions will make us happy. But it is often… Read More »Our Idea of Happiness
Seeing Our Strengths and Weaknesses
Seeing Our Strengths and Weaknesses Looking deeply into yourself you may notice some strengths that you have inherited from your parents and ancestors. You are… Read More »Seeing Our Strengths and Weaknesses
A Human’s Joy; An Animal’s Joy
The animals whom we kill so cavalierly and on whom we inflict such suffering are sentient beings. In Buddhist scriptures this is taken for granted.… Read More »A Human’s Joy; An Animal’s Joy
When Does Rebirth Actually Occur?
Maitreya, the Buddha has prophesied that only one more birth stands between you and unexcelled, perfect enlightenment. What kind of birth does this prophecy concern,… Read More »When Does Rebirth Actually Occur?
Inner Worlds and Outer Worlds
Inside each of us is a complex constellation of perceptions, ideas, feelings, and intentions that mutually affect one another. Our inner worlds interact with outer… Read More »Inner Worlds and Outer Worlds