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“I have always felt an innate sense that everything will be ok.” A friend of mine said this to me last night and it hit me rather hard – there are people out there who have this gift. They have the sense, the deep sense at the core of their being that everything is ok.…
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Friday’s post was reserved for my anniversary so I didn’t get a chance to post something for the Weekly Photo Challenge. This week’s theme is fleeting. This is something that I am fascinated by. I study Zen Buddhism and this is a topic that is at the forefront of the philosophy. The idea that one…
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A friend from my local sangha requested that I write a blog post about something I mentioned at our meeting last week regarding the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts. I am new to Buddhism (yes, this post starts with a rambly pre-amble). I have studied Zen Buddhism for around 5 years with varying degrees of enthusiasm. One…
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Raf and I had a fun adventure this past weekend. We visited The Grotto. I am not sure how to begin describing this place. It is very Catholic. Full of very stern, and sometimes disturbing, statues of Saints and angels. You could even buy a statue, if you are so inclined. Did you know that you…
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In my sangha we are going through the book, “How To Train A Wild Elephant & Other Adventures In Mindfulness” by Jan Chozen. This week’s excercise is a media fast: For one week, do no take in any media. This includes news media, social media, and entertainment. Do not listen to radio, iPod, or CDs,…
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