I still like Schrodinger’s cat. I think it is a perfect expression of reality.
I’ve covered this in other posts, but they may have been elsewhere and under another mindset, so I’ll cover the concept quickly for those of you unfamiliar with the quantum mechanical koan.
From Wikipedia:
One can even set up quite ridiculous cases. A [...]
As I mentioned previously, I decided to take up some Zen instruction and I started (albeit slowly) yesterday morning with an introduction to zazen, or sitting meditation. I decided to take the course through Dharma Field Zen Center in South Minneapolis, with the intent that I would continue further instruction if the message I [...]
Goal for the week:
Making myself get over my nervousness regarding attending a Zen center. On Saturday, I will attend a course on zazen (sitting meditations) to prepare myself for going to a larger group meditation and/or private meditation early in the morning a few weekdays.
I’m thinking that I need to set aside time each [...]
My legacy —
What will it be?
Flowers in spring,
The cuckoo in summer,
The crimson maples
Of autumn…
– Ryokan
It’s easy to get wrapped up in wanting to create permanence, something that will last beyond this body of ours. It seems important to leave something behind.
I think I’m caught somewhere between wanting to leave an enduring reminder of my [...]
Whatever you may be, you are being ‘lived’. You are not travelling, as you think: you are being ‘travelled’.
Remember: you are in a train. Stop trying to carry your baggage yourself! It will come along with you anyhow.
- Wei Wu Wei, Open Secret