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Tag Archives: enlightenment
Kensho
Kensho, 見性, in Japanese and in the Zen tradition, means initial insight or awakening, but not yet full Buddhahood or satori. It literally means “seeing” (ken) “nature” or “essence” (sho).
Posted in Buddhism, enlightenment, Japan, short films, Zen
Tagged Aaron Paradox, alan watts, awakening, Buddhism, dreams, enlightenment, initial insight, kensho, satori, short films
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100 days to reach enlightenment!
Today in Tai Chi class our teacher taught us “Swimming Dragon.” “You do this nine times a day for 100 days in a row and you will reach enlightenment,” she said. “If you do this exercise for nine times … Continue reading
In the Table: Kare-sansui
JB arranged his version of a Kare-sansui in the table. It includes a paper sculpture he created. The word Kare-sansui 枯山水 literally means “dry landscape garden” and refers to what is more commonly labeled as the zen garden where features like … Continue reading
Posted in garden, Japan
Tagged enlightenment, japan, Kare-sansui, meditation, Ryoan-ji, Zen, zen garden
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Or not
Yesterday I went to see Gregory at his Alzheimer care facility. Michael, his partner of over 35 years, was visiting as well and I brought each of them a no-foam skim latte. Gregory’s meds have been changed. His previous meds had caused … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimers
Tagged Alzheimers, beauty, enlightenment, extinguishing, friendship, Nirvana, wonder
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I am awake
In the context of sakura (cherry blossoms) blooming in Japan, Hana Matsuri, The Japanese Flower Festival, celebrates the birth of Buddha some 2500 years ago. To commemorate this auspicious day is the following traditional story adapted from Art of Dharma. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha
Tagged awake, Buddha, Buddhism, enlightenment, Hana Matsuri, japan, sakura
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Vesak Day
This morning during advisory, one of my students handed me a Vesak card which was designed by her father. This auspicious day, the first full moon in May (as celebrated in Vietnam and Southeast Asia) commemorates Buddha’s birth, death, and … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, compassion
Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, compassion, enlightenment, kindness, Vesak Day
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What happens when you acquire solar-powered enlightenment from Loew’s
Yes, the Buddha’s paint is peeling. On the other hand, it’s important to shed our personal baggage and the masks we wear in order to be released from continual reincarnation. Purchases at Loew’s apparently hold the key for escaping samsara … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, garden
Tagged Buddha, enlightenment, garden, Loew's, samsara, solar power
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Enlightenment wears at least 16 disguises
Parinirvana Day commemorates the day that Buddha died, therefore his final release from karma and rebirth, his reaching final nirvana. It is either celebrated today, Feb. 8, or next Friday, Feb.15, depending on what sect of Buddhism you follow. This is … Continue reading
Solar-powered enlightenment
JB and I had looked for a Buddha for the garden for Father’s Day but were unable to find one we liked. We actually went out to a place where concrete garden sculptures are cast, but there were no Buddhas … Continue reading
Posted in Buddha, garden
Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, enlightenment, garden, garden sculptures, plants, solar power
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