The Daily Zen Journal for the Month of November
Guidelines for Studying the Way Dogen (1200-1253) What you should know for practicing Zen Practicing Zen, studying the way, is the great matter of a lifetime. You should not belittle it or be hasty...
View ArticleDaily Zen Meditation for November 23
Meditation Hall Clear the land, thatch the rush for roof, All around cherish the empty, the pure. Mountain blossoms fall by a secluded door, Within, one who has forgotten the world’s schemings. Concern...
View ArticleCosmic Calendar for Friday, December 23rd
Every so often the universe quiets down and goes on hiatus. This is happening today as the cosmos reveals a Sun-Vesta 60-degree rapport (4:32AM PST) followed 5+ hours later by a Sun-Chiron 60-degree...
View ArticleDriving Meditation
Driving Meditation Annie B. Bond If you feel as if you have no time to meditate but have a long commute, try this Driving Meditation, by former Zen monk and teacher in the Soto Zen who has worked...
View ArticleToday’s Affirmation, Thought & Meditation for Wednesday, March 21
Today’s Affirmation for March 21 As I begin to explore new territories of the self, the shell of my false self-image begins to fracture under the pressure of my growth. I emerge – a newly hatched...
View ArticleDaily Zen Meditation for Friday, April 13th
If you want to go to the pure land, Then purify your mind. When your mind is pure, Then whatever you see will be pure And wherever you go You will find the Buddha realm. - Vimalakirtinirdesa Sutra...
View ArticleThe DailyZen Journal for the Month of April – Sitting Meditation
Sitting Meditation Foyan (1067-1120) Sitting Meditation The light of mind is reflected in emptiness; Its substance is void of relative and absolute. Golden waves all around, Zen is constant, in...
View ArticleDaily Zen Meditation for Friday, June 15th
Daily Zen Meditation for June 15 “One who speaks does not know; one know knows does not speak.” Thus I have been instructed by the Old Master. If you tell me the Old Master was one who knew, I ask, Why...
View ArticleCleanse Your Mind
Cleanse Your Mind This spell is used to get rid of headaches and stress. Items You Need: Wand Pentacle Pillow The Spell: Unplug the phone, lock the doors and find a quiet place in the house to...
View ArticleYour Daily Zen Meditation for February 6th
Your Daily Zen Meditation for February 6th The realm of enlightenment of all the Buddhas and patriarchs is the same as that of you monks. If you have a head full of Buddhas and patriarchs, how will...
View ArticleDaily OM for August 19th – Savoring Ceremony
Savoring Ceremony Tea Rituals by Madisyn Taylor Tea time with friends can be turned into ceremony simply by the intention in which you prepare your tea. Coffee may be the power beverage that gets...
View ArticleDaily OM for December 3rd – Keeping Our Minds Supple
Keeping Our Minds Supple Questioning Everything by Madisyn Taylor Being open-minded means that we are willing to question everything, including those things we take for granted. A lot of people feel...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Witch – Even Witches Need To Know How to Meditate
Let’s Talk Witch – How To Meditate To begin, sit in a darkened room (not pitch dark, but dim lights). Sit still, sit quiet, for 10 minutes. No music, no talking, no tapping your fingers, no jiggling...
View ArticleThe Daily OM for January 28th – Who Am I
Who Am I The Heart of Unknowing by Madisyn Taylor The question of who we are is a seed that can bear much fruit if given the chance to unfold. At some point in our lives, or perhaps at many points …...
View ArticleDriving Meditation
Driving Meditation Annie B. Bond If you feel as if you have no time to meditate but have a long commute, try this Driving Meditation, by former Zen monk and teacher in the Soto Zen who has worked...
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