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Ranty rant rant. Sometimes an enlightened thought.
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Yesterday I went to my third-ever all day meditation retreat. I have to admit, I was little anxious about going a few days before I went. And if I was being really honest with myself, I was a little cranky about going. The thought of spending an entire day doing nothing but sitting and breathing…
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The zen center I belong to is going through precepts study at the moment, so I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about them lately. During this study period you are supposed read them every morning and then the idea is that the wisdom bubbles up into your daily life. The reading of them in the…
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A few days ago someone shared an article at The Onion about a Buddhist extremist cell threatening to unleash peace and tranquility on the West. Being both Buddhist and a fan of satire, I thought it was hilarious. Then I thought, “you know, this isn’t a bad idea.” I am weary of all the hate…
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“Do not indulge anger – cultivate equanimity. In the realm of the selfless dharma, not contriving reality for the self is the precept of not indulging anger. Not advancing, not retreating, not real, not empty. There is a brilliant sea of clouds. There is a dignified sea of clouds. ” – From the Sixteen Bodhisattva…
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Things for me, lately, have been overwhelming. I am going through some stress and, unfortunately, I don’t do stress very well. I have recently learned that I am a Highly Sensitive Person. Actually, this is something that I’ve known about myself all of my life, I am just finding out that there is a name…
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