Merry Christmas, Everyone!! Below are the Bodhi/Christmas cookies of 2019. Enso Below is a close-up of the dorje cookie. The gap in the enso usually means something along the lines of "not-yet-perfect", that the journey still goes on. From a little different perspective, it reminds me of the constant change in the World. Specifically, the … Continue reading Merry Christmas! And It’s The Lunar Bodhi Season Eve
Month: December 2019
Buddharupa for the Rubber Ducky Buddha of Joliet
For my recent birthday, Mrs. Hanamoku bought me a session with the same glass artist, Zion Warne, she worked with for The Eternal Fishnu's Buddharupa about a month ago. I settled on using the session to craft a Buddharupa for the Rubber Ducky Buddha of Joliet. Since it's a first-timer's session, the easiest thing is … Continue reading Buddharupa for the Rubber Ducky Buddha of Joliet
Happy Bodhi Day 2019!!
Happy Bodhi Day 2019!! I hope you enjoyed the journey through the Noble Eightfold Path as we hiked from the base of Zion Canyon to the high perspective of Observation Point. The Noble Eightfold Path is the prescription for removing the roadblock we all face on this human segment of the larger Journey to Perfection. … Continue reading Happy Bodhi Day 2019!!
Bodhi Day Eve 2019 – Awakened Mindfulness and Concentration
Today December 7, 2019 - Bodhi Day Eve! We now end our journey through the Eightfold Path with the last two items, Awakened Mindfulness and Awakened Concentration. I'm lumping these two items into one post for two reasons. The first is that this knowledge is helpful if you plan on meditating early in the morning … Continue reading Bodhi Day Eve 2019 – Awakened Mindfulness and Concentration
Day 6 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Effort
Today is December 6, 2019 - the 6th Day of Bodhi Season 2019. Today we'll very briefly discuss the 6th item of the Eightfold Path - Right Effort. Since our sentience gets around this Universe in our physical bodies, as it is for any vehicle, it needs fuel and maintenance. There are physical constraints within … Continue reading Day 6 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Effort
Day 5 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Livelihood
Today is December 5, 2019, Day 5 of the Bodhi Season 2019. Today we'll take a short look at the 5th item of the Eightfold Path, Awakened Livelihood. This is probably the most "pragmatic" item of the Eightfold Path. We are creatures of Earth and all creatures provide some sort of value. Most creatures can't … Continue reading Day 5 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Livelihood
Day 4 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Action
Today is Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Welcome to Day 4 of the 2019 Bodhi Season. Today we discuss the 4th item of the Eightfold Path - Awakened Action. With Awakened Action, we're now in the realm of physically irreversible phenomena. Before we take physical actions, we have a chance to first think about it, then … Continue reading Day 4 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Action
Day 3 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Speech
Today is Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Welcome to Day 3 of the 2019 Bodhi Season. Today we discuss the 3rd item of the Eightfold Path - Awakened Speech. Awakened Speech kicks us into 2nd gear on this Bodhi Season 2019 journey through the Eightfold Path. It's part of a sub-group that includes Awakened Speech, Awakened … Continue reading Day 3 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Speech
Day 2 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Intent
Today is Monday, December 2, 2019. Welcome to Day 2 of the 2019 Bodhi Season. Today we discuss the 2nd item of the Eightfold Path - Awakened Intent. The Intent of No Intent Awakened Intent means ignoring everything that isn't right here, right now. Your sentience is undiluted and unencumbered, blending into the Universe without … Continue reading Day 2 – Bodhi Season 2019 – Awakened Intent
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