The same way a mantra or a prayer, after having been recited hundreds of time naturally becomes internalized,We practice bowing…Until it becomes an internal practice,
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Path of Buddhism
Buddhism could suggest that there is a whole arsenal of theoretical and conceptual content to master before being able to access the practice and derive
Cube
Statues, candles, incense,We often see them as ritual supportsWhen it is the rituals which are supports of practice and the practice itself is a support
Statues
I don’t think that the Buddha’s disciples, when their master was not present, placed a statuette of him in the middle of the room. If
Explaining
Two pitfalls that should be avoided : -Those who always want to explain everything-Those who believe we should never try to explain anything The former turn
That simple
What is God ? God is always here,right there, and simple. What is Zen ?Zen is always here, right there, simple.All the words we read
The Book To Read
Aren’t you done reading books in search of the life-changing sentence you would come across ? The one that would supposedly settle all matters for good ?It
Chest Held Hostage
Fear sometimes takes the chest hostage.This can last for months, years.Through breathing gently, through progressive letting go, we can free the chest, as we free
Music listening and spiritual practice
Jazz, bebop: listening to higher tempi….from a slow listening point,Embracing wider…embracing from a wider perspective.Listening to the whole thing from a further, deeper place.No longer
Corporate Face
1: Corporation control – But what would I be without you?My company, my group, my corporation, …My very life!You who give all the presence to
The Idea of God
The idea of God is certainly the most difficult smokescreen to get throughOn the way to God.The idea of God is certainly what keeps us
Stray Ball, Found Ball
The golf club hits the ball with a sharp brutality and throws it into distant space.Brutality is not precise, also the shot is clumsy and
Bereshit
This morning, I’m reading an explanation of “Bereshit”: “In the beginning”, the very first word of Genesis.The author explains that this beginning is not a
Insufflate Life
Incense gives texture to airColours sprinkle voices in a sceneryRhythm pulse matter into life. ©FJ May 2024Recueils / Participations
New Connection
The irruption of an unexpected context, disrupting what kept the person in balance can be welcomed, in retrospect, with a certain wisdom. Indeed, when the
Notes & Silence 