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 [...]
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Getting over my hesitation
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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 [...]
Legacy
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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 [...]