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Author Archives: zenandsewing
Hsin Hsin Ming.
I think this paragraph from Dennis Waller’s introduction to the Hsin Hsin ming is very helpful. The path to enlightenment is the realization that there is nothing to find, nowhere to go, nothing to achieve. There is no need to … Continue reading
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The Diamond Sutra – A new translation.
The Diamond Sutra I would like to share the link to a new translation of the Diamond Sutra by Alex Johnson and a copy of chapter 17 “At that time, the venerable Subhuti then asked the Buddha, “World-Honored One, may … Continue reading
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Heart Sutra – Thich Nhat Hanh
I wanted to share this latest translation of the Heart Sutra by Thich Nhat Hanh. The Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore Avalokiteshvara while practicing deeply with the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore, suddenly discovered … Continue reading
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The Golden Age of Zen
I’ve been reading from ‘The Golden Age of Zen’ by John C. H. Wu At first I was disappointed in this book as it seemed like an attempt to reconcile Christianity and Buddhism. But as I read on I found … Continue reading
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Desire – The cause of suffering.
I recently was reading about Christopher Columbus and all of the atrocities that he committed. The article (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day) mentions that the first thing that caught his eye was the gold jewelry of the natives when he landed in the Bahamas. … Continue reading
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Thoughts on the three doors of Liberation
Years ago I took a few lessons on the classical guitar but I became frustrated and quit because I’m what one writer refers to as musically hopeless. Although earlier in life I did play the Sax fairly well. I … Continue reading
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The mind of this moment
The mind of this moment should be the pure mind of meditation. If the mind of desire and attachment arises it’s too late. It’s very difficult to escape the mind of desire and attachment. Look deeply into what it is … Continue reading
Changing our core energy
Wishing happiness, joy, freedom from suffering is an energy that is part of our true nature. It is not just repeating the words during our practice. It is transforming who we are at our very core. When we are able … Continue reading
The wonderful experience of Zen
Zen is slippery, beyond the logic of the intellect. The sixth patriarch in the platform sutra says if we are not attached to anything externally then our minds are not confused internally. This he says is Zen Meditation. When we … Continue reading
Notes on the Platform Sutra
The Platform Sutra has been a great help to me. It’s not filled with impossible riddles and flowery symbolism. It’s direct and easy to understand. However understanding the concepts is one thing; Putting it into practice in daily meditation and … Continue reading
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