We Worry About Things That Don’t Last
This short essay is for the wobbly spiritual seeker. The one who finds himself repeating again and again the same old mistake, namely, thinking… Read More »We Worry About Things That Don’t Last
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Introduction to Nienfo/Nembutsu Zen by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya
Nienfo Chan/Nembutsu Zen is the most common practice taught in China to enter the gateless gate of Zen. It consists “simply” in the recitation… Read More »Introduction to Nienfo/Nembutsu Zen by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya
The Basics of the Hua T’ou Method
This is an ancient method used in Chan practice. It is a question asked over and over again and in all circumstances, such… Read More »The Basics of the Hua T’ou Method
3 Minute PLUS Videos
Attention! Attention! Attention! In this 3 Minute PLUS video Lao di Zhi links the importance of Attention to the 95th Psalm and Hebrews… Read More »3 Minute PLUS Videos
Karma Yoga: A Practice of Humility at the Kitchen Altar Called the Sink by Fashi Lao Yue
Every time we act, we practice and we cannot help but act which means we are always practicing. This realization is priceless for the spiritual… Read More »Karma Yoga: A Practice of Humility at the Kitchen Altar Called the Sink by Fashi Lao Yue
Get out! Get out! by Fashi Lao Yue
Karma Yoga: Get Out! Get Out! By Fashi Lao Yue Xiang Shakya 合作智慧 Hézuò zhìhuì Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to… Read More »Get out! Get out! by Fashi Lao Yue
NEWS
News We are continuously reminded that everything comes to awaken us as everything continues to change. My dear Old Sun, Ming Zhen died, the Order… Read More »NEWS
Concentration: One of Three Powers in Karma Yoga by Fǎshì Lao Yue
A Request: Before you begin to read take some time to find your attention and concentrate on what you read. Ask for an intuitive approach,… Read More »Concentration: One of Three Powers in Karma Yoga by Fǎshì Lao Yue
Work: Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga: The Active Practice of Zen[1]By Ming Zhen Shakya Revised, Remixed, Edited by Lao Di Zhi Shakya, 2017 Introduction Our Zen program… Read More »Work: Karma Yoga