by Infinite Smile | Aug 22, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
January 13, 2011 (#57) Student: If every single thing that arises is the Infinite seeing itself, what does that say about evil acts? Michael: Evil acts are the embodiment of individual or collective unconsciousness. They vary in degree, but they all are sourced from a...
by Infinite Smile | Aug 21, 2012 | Blog
The New York Times offers this interesting story about how Esalen, as it approaches its 50th anniversary, is adjusting to the aches and pains of age. Is it still relevant? Esalens leaders say they are tweaking the institutes balance between the personal and the...
by Infinite Smile | Aug 15, 2012 | Blog
A nice reminder… Scholar Tokusan, who was full full of knowledge and opinions about the dharma, came to Ryutan and asked about Zen. At one point Ryutan re-filled his guests teacup, but did not stop pouring when the cup was full. Tea spilled out and ran over the...
by Infinite Smile | Aug 14, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
January 12, 2011 Student: Does an awakened response come before thought or does an awakened response come after the thought is acknowledged, and not believed? Michael: An awakened response is one that isnt caught by anything. So thoughts arent ever the issue....
by Infinite Smile | Aug 10, 2012 | Blog, Events, Retreats
CULTIVATING FEARLESSNESS OCTOBER 12-14, 2012 MOUNT MADONNA CENTER This weekend retreat will offer an approach to living fearlessly. Each day will involve sitting meditation, walking meditation and dharma talks followed by Q&A, as well as practice interviews with...
by Infinite Smile | Aug 10, 2012 | Blog
If you’re finding that the stories you tell yourself are limiting your experience, Leslie Gossett’s piece at Shambhala Sun Space is worth a read: If only I had done this
If only I had the strength to do
If I could just stop buying into my storyline,...
