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“Abiding in emptiness, Resting in naturalness, Dwelling in awareness. Life and death an ordinary moment. No gate.” Emptiness, being the realization that all things are without independent self nature. Naturalness, being the mind neither grasping nor averting. The ordinary moment being, “just this”. No gate, being entering practice right where you are, here and now.Continue reading ““As it is…””

Zuangzi and Butterfly Dear Mugai Sangha, Friday was Canada Day, and tomorrow is the 4th of July. Celebrating our independence and freedom. And recently Juneteenth, marking the delayed emancipation, but not necessarily freedom, of some members of our Sangha. Freedom means different things for different people. And in our Zen, Freedom has a unique flavor: Practice,Continue reading “MUGAI SANGHA 7-3-2022”

What does it mean, “Taking Refuge”? One thing is certain, this week’s events regarding the Supreme Court decision has rattled a lot of cages. There is profound emotion, upheaval and consternation. My reaction has vacillated between fear, anger and an attempt at compassionate detachment (bearing witness). It’s been hard to contain, hard not letting itContinue reading “Taking Refuge”

Greetings Sangha! How wonderful it is to be enjoying the summer rains recently! This hottest time of the year now somewhat tempered by the cool New Mexico rains! Tuesday is the solstice and it’s a time that has always been really special for me. When I lived for so many years in the frozen gripContinue reading “Happy Summer Solstice!”

Greetings my dear friends! As we have spoken about together, Sangha is a sacred Jewel and one of the three fundamental tenants of being Buddhist. To become Buddhist one simply states out loud; “I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma, I take refuge in the Sangha.” Each ONE is noneContinue reading “Responsibilities of the Sangha”

These excerpts from the Aspiration Prayer of Samantabhadra: “Through this aspiration prayer of myself, the buddha, may sentient beings full of attachment and clinging neither cast out the torment of desire nor welcome the craving of attachment,but may awareness take its very seat through letting mind relax in its own state and may discriminating wisdomContinue reading “Resting in naturalness”

…and schedule for 5/15-5/21 There’s been more than a “casual interest” in psychedelics in the sangha recently. From my research over the past several years, there seems to be a very clear history of the use of psychedelics throughout the history of Buddhism, from its earliest roots through the present. When we examine the imagery,Continue reading “Psychedelic Sangha?”

We are holding a Memorial Service for Jitsudo Daiosho on Monday evening, May 9, 2022, at 6:30 PM MDT. Please join us in person, or via Zoom. Two years has passed all too quickly – and Jitsudo remains alive and warm in our hearts and minds. All are welcomed. We look forward to sharing withContinue reading “Jitsudo Daiosho Memorial Service”