I feel gratitude for these concerns, compulsions and circular thoughts that keep arising again and again in my mind,Those mental energies which agitate this mind
Étiquette : spirituality
Sacrament Of Forgiveness
Sitting zazen, there is a sacrament of forgiveness.Towards others, of course, forgiveness dawning in the horizon,Towards ourselves, forgiveness we receive. The heart of zazen is
Paradises
When I was ten years old, I believed in paradise.The Christian one,The Muslim oneThe Jewish paradise,And I believed in the ‘reincarnations’ of Tibetan Buddhism…I believe
The Texture Of Truth
What are words of truth ?We may answer that question by spilling a millions words on the origin of those words…,on the context in which
Playing subversive wears me down
Swarms of thoughts,Those who clouded our sights and made us turn in circles in the same psychological neighborhood when we were convinced we could cross
Awakening Dance
Zazen allows you to finally look at the traumaSitting Zazen : seeing the trauma at last.When sitting has become stableAnd all winds have spread silence,Zazen
Zen Meditation : Taking Off
Pelvis opening,From the back, above the cushion,Like a spreading pair of wingsLike an origami sheet coming back to its fold. Knees anchoring, at last.Femur turning
Sit And Let Die
Sitting Zazen is dyingTruly. Sit down and die. And when masters know their last hour has arrived,They sit zazen before passing away,There is nothing surprising,They
Abide in your Time Home
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
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
Notes & Silence 