The Sound of One Hand
In sitting just past dawn this morning by the estuary called Black Fish Creek, the koan “The sound of one hand” came to me. At that very moment a shore bird called out and its shrill pitch echoed over the water. The bird had been feeding, diving, under still water. …
Read MoreOuter, Inner and Inner-Most Joy
The sentiment of joy is exquisite. I think it is one that we have all experienced at some time and it includes feelings of openness, non-partiality and a willingness to be surprised. The journey through yoga is one that guides toward the experience of greater joy, and this happens over …
Read MoreBlack Crow
Black crow atop the tallest pine ‘Caw’, ‘Caw’, ‘Caw’ -going hoarse- ‘Listen to the dharma!’ ‘Listen to the Dharma!’
Read MoreOriginal Mind
Original mind– Not the beginning of time Not before I was born Not the source of all creation But now and now and now– Yellow leaf drifts in the autumnal wind Right before my eyes.
Read MoreThe Eternal Net
The real world is beyond our thoughts and ideas: we see it through the net of our desires, divided into pleasure and pain, right and wrong, inner and outer. To see the universe as it is, you must step beyond the net. It is not difficult to do, for the …
Read MoreA quote from Mooji
“Your entire being includes everything. Your Self is all inclusive. All this play of existence is appearing within you.”
Read MoreA monk asked Master Sho of Kokei
A monk asked Master Sho of Kokei, “When things come from the four directions and eight dimensions, what then?” Sho said, “Hit the Middle” The monk immediately bowed.
Read Morefrom “Thousands”, The Dhammapada
Better than a thousand meaningless statements Is one meaningful word, Which, having been heard, Brings peace. Better than a thousand meaningless verses Is one meaningful line of verse Which, having been heard, Brings peace. from “Thousands,” The Dhammapada
Read MoreTrack Sampler of “Fire In The Heart: Prajna Yoga Chants”
Historically, the art of Sanskrit chant was the avenue in which the ancient teachings of yoga were passed. Through Fire in the Heart, you may heighten your daily yoga practice and awaken the sacred sounds within. Chant along with Surya and Tias Little and learn the accurate pronunciation and …
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