Be still, be silent
Be still, be silent Like a broken gongBe still, be silent.Know the stillness of freedomWhere there is no more striving. The DhammapadaChapter: Violence
Labor Day Weekend Schedule at Lotus Center
Labor Day Weekend Schedule at Lotus Center Here is the schedule of classes and meditations for the Labor Day weekend . . . Saturday, September… Read More »Labor Day Weekend Schedule at Lotus Center
The Thief Who Became a Disciple
The Thief Who Became a Disciple One evening as Shichiri Kojun was reciting sutras a thief with a sharp sword entered, demanding either his money… Read More »The Thief Who Became a Disciple
Original Instructions
Original Instructions “In indigenous ways of knowing, it is understood that each living being has a particular role to play. Every being is endowed with… Read More »Original Instructions
SAVE THE DATE: Sound Bath with SLUM on September 10!
SAVE THE DATE: Sound Bath with SLUM on September 10! Please join long-time Mimbres Valley resident SLUM for Sound Bath on Saturday, September 10, from… Read More »SAVE THE DATE: Sound Bath with SLUM on September 10!
Mindful Direct Action, Part 3
Mindful Direct Action, Part 3 In this sense, Buddhist teaching proposes political and social activism as a total life project; it is the heart of… Read More »Mindful Direct Action, Part 3
Mindful Direct Action, Part 2
Mindful Direct Action, Part 2 The Buddhist teachings of karma tells us, with great and I do not think misplaced confidence, that good actions bring… Read More »Mindful Direct Action, Part 2
No Heart Conversation on September 4
No Heart Conversation on September 4 Hi, everybody! Here’s a quick note to let you know that we won’t be holding a Heart Conversation on… Read More »No Heart Conversation on September 4
Courage can be contagious
Courage can be contagious “History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” —Michelle Obama,… Read More »Courage can be contagious
Mindful Direct Action, Part 1
Mindful Direct Action, Part 1 I mention climate change in [some of my past] essays. I forgot that I have been concerned about it since… Read More »Mindful Direct Action, Part 1