Lately I had been studying and working with Dogen's Shobogenzo. I am truly fascinated by Dogen and the positions he takes on so many Dharma subjects. I have been focused on his writing on time/being in the section called Uji, and have been spending many mornings in study. All of that inspired me to write... Continue Reading →
Recently I was preparing for a retreat and was curious to see if I was going to experience that same annoying loop that repeats itself. The "problem" occurs in the last few days of any retreat. Conditioned personality starts telling the same story. (The endless story would be a tip off that it's Conditioned personalities... Continue Reading →
We often consider our mind's travels while and after we are meditating. What I have noticed is there is a distinct difference between "Thinking" and "Thinking about." So, many times we are encouraged to "Notice" what comes up in meditation and let it go. Which brings on an interesting observation. In "Noticing" what comes up,... Continue Reading →
“Opinions are fantasy. They may be based on fact or not. Opinion presents personal bias and pre-conclusion. Opinions are language trading cards, we use them to gain value and hope to make them true. – People’s Dharma Circle
“The quality of your life will depend entirely upon the focus of your attention.” – Huber
Visions of a People's Dharma 