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In the midst of pain, no pain
I’ve been writing and learning about pain, how it’s revealing my reactivity in wishing it would go away, complaining about its unfairness, noting my helplessness, and resisting friends… more →
"there is no path, paths are made by walking." ~Antonio Machado
in the midst of pain, no pain
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monkeymind wrote 18 hours ago: I’ve been writing and learning about pain, how it’s revealing my reactivity in wishing i … more →
back to the school of 'noble truths'
monkeymind wrote 1 day ago: Back to the beginning. After three weeks of severe pain from disc bulging in th spine, I began to ta … more →
circular practice
monkeymind wrote 2 weeks ago: (further to yesterday’s post) The premise of socially engaged Buddhism is the taking of dharma … more →
be thankful for one thing (today)
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monkeymind wrote 2 weeks ago: April at the shadowplay blog sent us greetings for a Happy Thanksgivings. Although the Canadian equi … more →
everyday rollercoaster
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monkeymind wrote 3 weeks ago: The Dalai Lama reminds us that unhappiness (a.k.a. suffering) stems from viewing things that are tra … more →
do cinnamon buns have buddha nature?
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monkeymind wrote 3 weeks ago: “I’m feeling light this morning” I reported to my café friend, ”but why, I c … more →
nothing more divine
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monkeymind wrote 3 weeks ago: As I get ready for sunday morning meditation, sweeping the floor, straightening cushions, refreshing … more →
wounded and enraged
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monkeymind wrote 3 weeks ago: (Further to yesterday’s post) I smashed into grief’s cousin last night and its name is a … more →
cultivating mercy for yourself
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monkeymind wrote 3 weeks ago: In a letter of reference, a former teacher wrote that “at times he is too emotional.” Ca … more →
hungry for what?
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monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: Following this morning’s meditation (with five other lovely beings at my house) I found an ema … more →
rocket science
monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: As one teacher said, “The mind creates the abyss and the heart crosses it.” Love is the … more →
cherishing each other
monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: My hospice co-workers gave me a farewell party yesterday. We spoke of the things we hold dear, of th … more →
what is this 'hope'?
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monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: Each moment contains fresh awareness. Hopes and delusions: nothing stays the same. I hesitate to des … more →
everything is 'interim'
monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: As I’m preparing to leave an 18-month interim job at hospice, someone asked how we might mark … more →
adopt-a-hermit
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monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: Anagarika Jotiko is affiliated with Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery (Sitavana) near Kamloops BC. St … more →
deep bow
monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: Further to yesterday’s post. A day of sitting, and walking, and raking pine needles. A sangha … more →
sitting still
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monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: 3:58 am. Already awake, my body on monastery time, anticipating the morning bell. As it turns out, I … more →
an end to suffering?
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monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: Of course I’m not “done” with past events: not done with the loss of the beloved, … more →
gradual awakening
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monkeymind wrote 1 month ago: Another rich day at hospice with multiple encounters over six steady hours, connecting with patients … more →
