While surfing the web tonight I came across a magnificently simple Zen image that transfixed my mind. Of course I've seen ensō before (Zen circles)--kind of hard to miss since I live in Japan--but tonight the image apparently worked its enlightening effect upon me. It took me by surprise. According to Audrey Yoshiko Seo, author of Ensō: Zen Circles of Enlightenment: "Zen circles, ensō, are symbols of teaching, reality, enlightenment, and a myriad of things in between. Seemingly perfect in … [Read more...] about Ensō – The Art of the Zen Buddhist Circle
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Meditation for Geeks
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One-Moment Meditation Cartoon
Even one minute of meditation can make a HUGE difference! Recommended meditation reading: Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation - A 28 Day Program by Sharon Salzberg Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn … [Read more...] about One-Moment Meditation Cartoon
How to Use, Cleanse, and Store Mala Beads
A few pointers from Diana at Tiny Devotions on how to use, cleanse, and store mala beads: On the Spirit Voyage blog, which has a trove of meditation mantras, I discovered some interesting information about accupressure points on the fingers that can be targeted with a mala. Might give it a try. There are accupressure points on each of the fingers that work on different parts of the psyche and the brain. When the beads press the meridian points in the finger, you can work on a specific … [Read more...] about How to Use, Cleanse, and Store Mala Beads
lokah samastha sukhino bhavantu
may all beings everywhere be happy and free and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all … [Read more...] about lokah samastha sukhino bhavantu
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