My Soul is from Elsewhere, I’m Sure of That
My Soul is from Elsewhere, I’m Sure of That My soul is from elsewhere,I’m sure of that,and I intend to end up there.This drunkenness beganin some… Read More »My Soul is from Elsewhere, I’m Sure of That
Save the Dates: Trauma-informed Yoga Series with Diane Smith
Save the Dates: Trauma-informed Yoga Series with Diane Smith Happy Holidays, Everybody! We are delighted to welcome Diane Smith back to Lotus Center for a… Read More »Save the Dates: Trauma-informed Yoga Series with Diane Smith
The Use of a Greater Intelligence
The Use of a Greater Intelligence There is an aliveness in you that you can feel with your entire Being, not just in the head.… Read More »The Use of a Greater Intelligence
Anyone Can Be Our Teacher
Anyone Can Be Our Teacher Note: Shariputra was one of the Buddha’s two main disciples (sometimes known as “heart disciples”). The Venerable Shariputra’s humility… Read More »Anyone Can Be Our Teacher
Attention
Attention The importance of single-mindedness, of bare attention, is illustrated in the following anecdote: One day a man of the people said to Zen Master… Read More »Attention
Holiday Class Schedule at Lotus
Happy Holidays, Everybody! Below is a listing of classes that will be offered at Lotus Center from Sunday, December 22 through January 4. If a… Read More »Holiday Class Schedule at Lotus
Consciousness is Not Confined to the Brain
Consciousness is Not Confined to the Brain While, according to Western conceptions, the brain is the exclusive seat of consciousness, yogic experience shows that our… Read More »Consciousness is Not Confined to the Brain
The Taoteching #25
The Taoteching #25 Imagine a nebulous thing here before Heaven and Earth silent and elusive it stands alone not wavering it travels everywhere unharmed it… Read More »The Taoteching #25
A Broader Application of Zazen
A Broader Application of Zazen Although sitting is the foundation of zazen [i.e., seated meditation], it is not just any kind of sitting. Not only… Read More »A Broader Application of Zazen
Don’t Scoff at Heaven
Don’t Scoff at Heaven If you scoff at heaven, And violate the [Dharma], If your words are lies, Where will your mischief end? Buddha from… Read More »Don’t Scoff at Heaven