We talk about the shades of gray between black and white. But there is an entire universe of colors in between. 1 We tend to favor binary choices among pairs of extremes. Why? Because with so many issues concurrently facing us in our complex lives we don't give ourselves time to ponder. We need a … Continue reading The Universe Between #000000 and #FFFFFF
Category: Bodhi Day
Two Months Until Bodhi Day 2020
The leaf and the rock change at very different scales of time. With about two months to go before Bodhi Day 2020, December 8, 2020, I want to share a little hint for you to meditate upon in the meantime. The Heart Sutra begins: Avalokiteshvara, while practicing deeply with the Insight that Brings Us to … Continue reading Two Months Until Bodhi Day 2020
Lunar Bodhi Day 2019 Eve – Time
Tomorrow, January 2, 2020, is the "real" Bodhi Day. Tomorrow will be the 8th Day of the 12th Lunar month of the Chinese year 4717. Since for most of the world today (Jan 1, 2020) is New Year 2020 (new decade too), the subject of time is an appropriate topic for this short "pre lunar … Continue reading Lunar Bodhi Day 2019 Eve – Time
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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