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Creativity is our birthright
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Creativity is our birthright. "It is an integral part of being human, as basic as walking, talking and thinking. Throughout our evolution as a species, it has sparked innovations in science, beauty in the arts, and... More »
What is Zen?
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What is Zen? "Zen arises spontaneously, naturally, out of the human heart. It is not a special revelation to any person, class, or nation." "Zen is the essence of Christianity, of Buddhism, of culture, of... More »
Beginner's Mind
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Beginner's mind "The goal of practice is to always keep our beginner's mind. The most important thing is not to be dualistic. Our "original mind" includes everything within itself. It is always rich and sufficient within itself. ... More »
The present moment
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The present moment "There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succesion of moment after moment. If one fully understands the present moment, there... More »
Teaism and imperfection
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Teaism and imperfection "Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It is essentially a worship of the Imperfect, as it is a tender attempt... More »
May 1938
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May 1938 'Looking for serenity you have come to the monastery. Looking for serenity I am leaving the monastery. Kwatz! Stop running about seeking! The dusty affairs of the world fill the day, fill the... More »
God as Reality
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God as Reality "God is as concrete as the concrete under your feet and as insubstantial as the memory of your first kiss." Brad Warner Sit Down and Shut Up Another quote about God, this time... More »
Seperation and Oneness
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Seperation and Oneness "There's a tendency to think that Buddhism is about leaving this world of distinctions for some nebulous ill-defined imaginary someplace where everyhting is all the same. But actually the idea that all... More »
The Owl's Understanding
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The Owl's Understanding The hawk said to the owl, "When I look at you, I see that you have a strange shape -- a small beak on a round face. Wearing a black hood and... More »
Covering the ground
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Covering the ground "Each and all, the subjective and objective spheres are related, and at the same time independent. Related, yet working differently, though each keeps its own place. Two faces on a single... More »
Buddhism
August 2008 