Announcement
We are pleased to announce morning sittings at 6:30 am to 7:00 am. Monday thru Friday. Central Time USA. ZOOM It is… Read More »Announcement
Coming into View
Welcome to Coming into View: A Contemplative Practice. …the practice of stillness is full of joy and beauty… Evagrios, The Philokalia The focus of… Read More »Coming into View
Remember
Remember The mind is the forerunner of all things. Whatever we put our mind on is what we identify ourselves as.If… Read More »Remember
Take the Stitches Out: Repairing the Robe of Our Lives
Preliminary to the solemn ceremony in which students of the Buddha take vows to uphold the moral precepts of this spiritual path, students first… Read More »Take the Stitches Out: Repairing the Robe of Our Lives
Threads
The most beneficial method is simple, “go slow and practice.” Read the material slowly. Don’t risk missing something by hurrying. I suggest you get a… Read More »Threads
Diminishing Volition
Dear Friends, We are often susceptible to what is called “diminishing volition” which simply means that we start a project fully intending to perform it… Read More »Diminishing Volition
THE HUMAN CONDITION
Part One Please download the video to watch. IMG_0474 Rather than explain the video, please study it and notice what you see. Then, ask yourself… Read More »THE HUMAN CONDITION
The Woman with a Pink Message
The Woman with a Pink looks as if she has received a message in the form of a pink flower. The flower looks roughed; a bit worn.… Read More »The Woman with a Pink Message
Character Building Beyond Time & Space & Making Bread
THE PAINTING Monsieur and Madame Edouard Manet by Edgar Degas CHARACTER BUILDING Perhaps dear reader, you have an immediate response to the title. I… Read More »Character Building Beyond Time & Space & Making Bread
Work as Spiritual Devotion
Conversion, the process of changing one thing into something else, is on our side. Conversion is a universal principle which we count on all the time.… Read More »Work as Spiritual Devotion