Just because Zen readily adopts Buddhism doesn’t mean Zen is Buddhist.Zen, which accepts everything, accepts Buddhism… all the more readily since the latter has so
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Time-Zero
The introduction of the factor parameter [time = 0] into spiritual practice, into life,Is the great multiplier, the radical amplifier of practice and life.As long
Piston
When the lotus posture is in place, I often observe a particular breathing pattern: a long in-breath, like a piston that is pulled below the
Let It Play
If the body is a guitar, the neck is its back and the truss rod, its spine,adjustable, in order to express perfect action. Let the
From Beliefs to Depth
Beliefs are multiplicity, Depth is Oneness,To reach Oneness, Leave multiplicity. ©Franck Joseph /_June 2026Books / Participation/ Groupes
De-mentalize
De-mentalized meditation, De-mentalized existence,Whether Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or secular,This is what it offers; in this, it is not and has never beenBuddhist, Christian, nor secular.
Longing and Yearning
This yearning for our deepest Nature, to the earwhat has filtered out all perception, mental, all induced memories,is none other than our longing for God.
The Creation of Reality
Whether the entirety of reality within which we evolve is created by a phenomenon generated by our consciousness, as emphasized by renowned investigators of the
Can You Still See the Sky?
Religions are grids that cover the sky.They are devices that are at once practical, artificial, and opaque.The thicker the grids of religion become, the less
Common And Unique Practice
Before meditation begins, I join my hands and bow forward,Gassho,as one says grace before a meal. When meditation ends, I repeat this gesture,as one gives
Releasing Reclusive Sobs
During sitting meditation, one can sometimes be surprised by the lingering sobs that may be released as one reaches the peak of in-breath. They were
As long as all objects are not equal
An object is an aggregator of attention.Attention focuses on the object.Attention is an aggregator of tension.Tension focuses on attention.Thus, not all objects are equalAt least,
No More Adding
The natural connection to your soul doesn’t wait.Teachings can help you…But as such, they are nothing. Sit by the lake,Make contact, listen to the landscape
Healing the Soul
I distinguish two ways of looking at thoughts: – One consists of analyzing the content to be questioned, the substance of each thought, and the
Sitting at Destination
Zen charges straight through the tall grass, cuts across all existing paths,Doesn’t stop at the conversations of groups of men overheard along the way. Zen
Notes & Silence 