a day of aikido and zazen with meido roshi

December 16, 2012

We had a wonderful day of training with Meido Roshi-- about 25 members for a dynamic Aikido class and 13 of us for four and a half hours of zazen. Roshi emphasized putting forth positive ki and not pulling one's energy. Let us bring this spirit into the New Year!

verse 276 from the dhammapada

December 9, 2012

You yourselves should make the effort; the Tathagatas (Buddhas) only can show the way. Those who practise the Tranquillity and Insight Meditation are freed from the bond of Mara. -Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A. entire translation here: http://www.tipitaka.net/tipitaka/dhp/index.php

autobiography in five chapters, by portia nelson

November 6, 2012

Chapter 1 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost ... I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter 2 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place. But it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out. Chapter 3 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall in ... it's a habit. My eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my fault. I get out immediately. Chapter 4 I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it. Chapter 5 I walk down another street.