While I have still maintained my moratorium on writing and talking solo about jhāna and nimitta, from time to time I do speak with others and discuss others’ writings on the topic, as I do here with “The Mystery of the Breath Nimitta: Or, The Case of the Missing Simile — An Essay on AspectsContinue reading “Thoughts And Questions On “The Mystery Of The Breath Nimitta” Or, The Case Of The Missing Simile By Ajahn Sona”
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Can Ai Teach Zen (Via The Gateless Gate)?
Early April UPDATE: Microsoft’s CoPilot AI robes up to explain and give teachings for each of the Gateless Gate Zen stories No; maybe just a little? Ready to get your distortion on and feel more or less reassured about beating ai to the zen punch (at least in images)? Meh? MEH!? OK, ok then AreContinue reading “Can Ai Teach Zen (Via The Gateless Gate)?”
Images Of Meditation Spaces
Some images and links of meditation spaces for inspiration and for the 17th “Meditation Q & A With Wendy Nash” (and others added afterward/since): Caves Huts / Shacks / Pods Domes Temples / Halls also: https://farkaskutvolgy.hu Outdoor Indoor Other https://www.decoist.com/meditation-rooms-spaces/ https://www.hillcottageretreats.co.uk
The Buddha’s Images For The Five Clinging Aggregates
“What is your definition of self,” is often one of the first questions I ask someone once it is clear they are serious about seeking, and/or clear about their spiritual path, or even someone heavily seeped in philosophy. From what I innerstand, while the historical Buddha never simply denied that there’s a “self” directly andContinue reading “The Buddha’s Images For The Five Clinging Aggregates”
Integrating Presence 