Because God can never be an outside in application but is always an inside out revelation, I’m not convinced that theological and pseudo-theological concepts are
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The Encounter Beyond
He would look at me, patiently, as I would go through the litany of my daily tribulations. I would look back at him. As I
Sailing Away on a Zen Boat
Why would I ever dock in Beliefs Islands ? Zazen is my sailing boat The celestial body is spherical If I love sailing so much
The Clouds of Intentions
It is dizzying to become aware of the share of our actions, speech and thoughts, that is determined by the intentions we ascribe to others.
Common Escape
At any time, practice with what you have There is no other practice, Anything else has been cooked in the kitchens of illusion. Get closer
See-Through Sitting
One thing he clearly had not anticipated as he was sitting zazen through all these years, was that, despite all expectations, and against all pre-traced
The Solid Ground of our Beliefs
Our common beliefs appear as solid grounds to base our lives on. We approach them they seem to densify as a protective reaction to our
Lockdown : The Declutching Opportunity
Here is one of the unexpected effects of the current lockdown : This is clearly against the tide of the news which keep highlighting the
Meditating through the Cloud
« To his inner eyes, the practitionner becomes transparent. When his secrets are unveiled, he disappears. Like a cloud where he thought he could land, Through
Time to Sit (quote)
« It’s time to sit. Simply sit and read your soul. No fear. No trick. » Franck Joseph ©FJ April 2020 – All rights reserved. Books
Freeing Obedience
When obeying the invitations of life, In front of ourselves, Life within and through ourselves, There resides our Great Freedom Indecision, self assertion, items of
A Life-Long Game of Cards
There’s got to be a part of our being having desired to manifest in this world of endless erosion. This life is an ever skinless
Religion Left
At the bottom of our sitting When the swirls wear away And the glittery boards Of words and concepts Crumble down, For eyes have
Re-Semble [Quote]
Tout le monde est triste de ne pas être comme tout le monde. Personne ne sait que personne n’est comme tout le monde. Everyone is
Still Life ? (note) –
What people say is all wrong. There is life to be found on the other side of the upward slope. The intensity, the edge of
Notes & Silence 