The Distortions of the Mind:
The distortions of the mind work on three levels of scale. First, distortions of perception cause us to misperceive the information coming to us through
Category: Meditation
4 Strategies for Fostering Inner Peace Now
Mindfulness is all about paying attention on purpose. It allows us to focus fully on the one thing we truly have. This moment.
Some Quotes to Help You Through From Dogen
“A fool sees himself as another, but a wise man sees others as himself.” “Do not be concerned with the faults of other persons. Do
Smashing States of Consciousness
This is what all the great teachers show: Zen is the practice of anarchy (an-arche) in the strictest and most super-orthodox sense. It rejects all
What Are the Five Hindrances?
The five hindrances are negative states of mind that are impediments to Buddhist practice. They are often most clearly seen, and arise as obstacles, in
How to Have True Peace and Happiness
This restless mind is indeed a source of great suffering. Our mind is at all times craving for satisfaction from external objects: beautiful sights, music,
SIMILE: The Six Animals
“Suppose that a man, wounded and festering, were to go into a swampy jungle. Its sharp-bladed grasses would pierce his feet; its thorns would scratch
An Effective Way to Work With Our Mind
This thing we call mind is very wild. The human experience is full of unpredictability and paradox, joys and sorrows, successes and failures. We can’t
Understanding the Path
If you really want to contemplate down to the true elemental nature of things in a subtle way, you have to develop the path that
The Kind of People We Are
We all are extremely fortunate. We should make ourselves happy and glad that we have the opportunity to practice, to train ourselves. This is something