Thich Nhat Hanh suggests an interesting, very inspiring translation/ interpretation of this famous answer by the Buddha…When he was asked what the core of his
Étiquette : spirituality
Son of God ?
Son Of God ?Being since the dawn of time ? All these are terms and designations with different cult resonances,They all reflect the one and
Lay It All Down
Sitting zazen, the heart of the world has been entered.Why, then, quibble about the tools or propitious hours to go and scratch the surface crust
Mahayana Welcome
Rather than the frenzied application of a necessarily fragmentary and ‘aposterioric’ prism, the spirit of Mahayana makes it possible to welcome, to hear and to
Pilgrims On The Wide Path
Mayahana Buddhism allowsAn area to breathe between two consecutive focal points,and the embracing of all patterns.The coexistence of realities can never unsettle a wide heart.Refusal
Abounding Existence
The gift of existence, existing at last — the permanent giftFrom the night of gracesAbounding existence The grace of laying down all swords and shieldsIn
“…And My judgment Is Just…
John 5, 30“…And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” Sitting, looking
Petals and Colors of Christ
If you can see the heart of Christ’s teaching,If you can be one with this teaching,Then all these parish rivalries will lose all grip on
Rolling Down Spiritual Hill
Matthew, once again had reached this stopping point.He had let his heart melt under the fire of divine love.Silent interview in which he had bathed
Hishiryo – Quote
Hishiryo, perfect withdrawalA total faith in tihe spirit blowing at the bottom of non-action, non-thinking,Thy will be done. ©FJ Oct 2021RECUEILS/ ParticipationsTelegram (Publications et Pratique)
Jump Off Theology
There is a point on which spiritual practices and theology are fiercely opposed and where pilgrims are forced to take a direction: Theology, and with
Dharmic Emergence
Chosen by the context,Meaning, here, reality,Which could not open ontoAnything else than this here and now,This person : a dharmic emergence ? ©FJ Nov 2021RECUEILS/
Zen Prayer
If someone ever says there is no prayer in zazen,That person knows nothing about zen, and nothing about prayer. ©FJ Oct 2021RECUEILS/ ParticipationsTelegram (Publications et
Religious Buildings
Intellectual structures that Christianity persists on erecting require an ever increasing psychological energy to be sustained.This makes me deeply sad.Of course I can hear the
Zazen In The Middle
Sitting Zazen, I’m always sitting in the middle of everythingZazen, always in the middle. ©FJ Oct 2021RECUEILS / ParticipationsMany thanks to all.Telegram (Publications et Pratique)
Notes & Silence 