Zen + Tao

@ZENandTAO

Ancient wisdom, daily reminders, and things to think about.

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    "Is change possible in our emotions, in our traits, in our moods? For that we have to ask, what is the nature of mind?"

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    Feb 1

    The Philosophy of Chi Taoists have taught about chi for thousands of years. It is the force that animates life, causes the oak tree to spring from the acorn, and the breeze in the trees.

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    Jan 30

    We should think in terms of the big picture. Then we will know that every little action we take with good intention does help the world.

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    Jan 30

    It takes some training to equate complete letting go with comfort. But in fact, ‘nothing to hold on to’ is the root of happiness. There’s a sense of freedom when we accept that we’re not in control.

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    , Ph.D., is a vipassana teacher in the Theravada lineage and the Founding Teacher of InsightLA. She teaches residential retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA.

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    Jan 28

    “Every role, every label you have, is just another sombodiness.” – Ram Dass, Dying Into What Is

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    Jan 28

    In this week’s Tranquility du Jour , chats with Dr. Stuart Eisendrath about as an illness not a personal weakness & how can help:

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    Jan 24

    Storing Energy in the Body The lower abdomen can store energy, transform It from a raw form to a more refined and usable form, and supply it to the brain, nervous system, and other organs.

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  10. Jan 22

    "When you get there, there isn't any there there." — Zen proverb | |

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  11. Jan 22

    Join the dance. — Alan Watts | | □∧◯

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  12. Jan 22

    "When the student asked, 'I am very discouraged. What should I do?' Zen master Soen Nakagawa replied, 'Encourage others.'" | |

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  13. Jan 22

    Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. — The Buddha | | □∧◯

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    "Take delight in small things because it is from tiny seeds that flowers grow." — Buddhist proverb | | path

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    Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation. Use it! — Ram Dass | | □∧◯

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  16. Jan 22

    "The secret of Buddhism is to remove all ideas, all concepts, in order for the truth to have a chance to penetrate, to reveal itself." ― Thích Nhat Hanh | |

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  17. Jan 22

    When the student is ready, the master appears. — Buddhist proverb | | □∧◯

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  18. Jan 22

    "Only he who does nothing for his life's sake can truly be said to value his life." — Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching | |

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    To live fully is to be always in no-man's-land, to experience each moment as completely new and fresh. To live is to be willing to die over and over again. — Pema Chödrön | | □∧◯

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  20. Jan 22

    "Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love." — Thich Nhat Hanh | |

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