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As well as the multitasking that the universe seems to be so fond of, there is the thusness of common things, the way that, when you look at objects without prejudice, they seem to carry a brightness inside. There is a Tibetan meditation in which you imagine yourself to be that Bodhisattva of Great Mercy with all those arms—and eleven heads to boot
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Sitting in the Autumn Breeze: Thay’s Blue Cliff Letter, 2007 | Plum Village
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To do Zen practice, we have to desire a certain kind of a life. In traditional terms, it’s a life in which our vows override our ordinary personal considerations: we must be determined that our lives develop a universal context and that the lives of others also develop that context. If we’re at a stage in our lives (and it’s not good or bad, it’s j
... See moreCharlotte J. Beck • Everyday Zen: Love and Work (Plus)
Not long after bringing her demented mother home to live with her, Gillian walked into the living room to find her beloved books, including sacred Buddhist texts, scattered across the floor. Her mother announced, “I’m tired of all these dusty old books. I’m going to give them to my dentist.” Gillian was momentarily trapped by her anger. She scolded
... See moreFrank Ostaseski • The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
In the fourteenth century, Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism and the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, wrote (as translated by Thubten Jigme Norbu): The human body at peace with itself is more precious than the rarest gem. Cherish your body: it is yours for this one time only. The human form is won with difficult
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