I. Our Mind Creates Phenomena Occasionally, a student asks what it means to realize one’s mind. This is a very good question. First, we should ask ourselves what keeps us alive. The ability or function that keeps us alive can develop different routes–call them styles–for one’s life. Actually, it is not the matter of… READ MORE
Sometimes it can be difficult to practice meditation with mindfulness, especially with all the things that go on in our lives. Sometimes, one might feel tired after a day’s work, so at the time set aside for meditation one cannot keep from falling asleep. This happens occasionally. However, you can get up a bit earlier… READ MORE
When we talk about practice, we are talking about adjustment. If we have the ability to adjust our emotions and moods, it means we have flexibility. We can generate a different thought to fit the reality. It is essential to have flexibility. In Zen practice, there is a saying: “The most wonderful mind is like… READ MORE
Accept the reality. The reality tells us if we are right or wrong. Students occasionally ask me about how to prepare for meditation. In reply, I ask a question: Do you need to prepare to generate an angry thought? Then, you do not need to prepare. You just meditate.” Such a student might also ask,… READ MORE
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