From NOW in this Body
There’s nowhere to settle and nowhere to unsettle. And yet, the request to practice, to continue comes to us. It is that, the request… Read More »From NOW in this Body
Don’t Be Fooled
Don’t Be Fooled We are not alone. We have never been apart from the One although we take many forms. Whatever we do, we offer… Read More »Don’t Be Fooled
Fundamental Reality
Right where you are is the holy place, a shrine where fundamental reality resides. Perhaps, however, you are unable to see and know this… Read More »Fundamental Reality
Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness
Awakening before dawn, I cover my eyes and think of serving; giving little services throughout the day. I think of those who died – over… Read More »Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness
The Truths
The Four Noble Truths I am pretty sure most of you have heard of the Buddha’s four noble truths since Buddhism has been… Read More »The Truths
Playing at Paste … Until Qualified for Pearl PART 2
Notice – Two Points. Please read PART 1 first, then come back and read this, PART 2. Thank you. Before we jump in further,… Read More »Playing at Paste … Until Qualified for Pearl PART 2
Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl Part 1
Welcome Dear Friends. This piece may be longer than most of what ZATMA posts. But it is hot off the heart – heated up… Read More »Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl Part 1
Practice I Am Here
My main practice for many, many years has been Zen Buddhism. It includes sitting, silence and study. Over time and with the help and… Read More »Practice I Am Here
To Walk Invisible, A Zen Parable
“To Walk Invisible” is a television drama that first aired in 2017 about the three Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. The story tells of… Read More »To Walk Invisible, A Zen Parable
Chapter Two – The Human Dilemma
Chapter Two looks at the very heart of our dilemma – it is simple – we are caught in the divided delusion of right and… Read More »Chapter Two – The Human Dilemma