Dharma
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There is no one here
After my good brother Andrew Teeter shared his experiences living in Korea and learning about the sacred traditions of the Korean people, we took a brief break. On our return, I lectured on the basic points of the Buddha Dharma… Continue reading
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Non-violence, non-attachment, non-singularity
Because we were behind in our class readings/lectures, I spent the day making sure we focused on Jain Dharma. Continue reading
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Bhakti Redux
Today’s class we went over the concept of Bhakti for a little while before we spent the majority of time in a circle discussing the purpose of education: devotion to learning, coming to knowledge, bettering our situation in the world… Continue reading
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Diversity of worship, unity of thought
Because we had roamed around in and out of a few topics yesterday, I decided to mostly lecture today with the hope that we would catch up a bit but that there would still be a lot of good questions… Continue reading
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Introducing the Reality of Reality
Beginning our section on Hinduism today. So I decided to do two lecture sessions. Continue reading
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Mindfulness as the Path of Opening
May all let-go of frustration. May all come to stability and equanimity. May all flourish. Namaste _/|\_ Continue reading
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Melancholia: Certain Tracks and Uncertain Treks
Melancholia, always patient watcher, lurking in backgrounds, awaiting a moment when Sophia is not watching o’er my mind: Then, darkness. — Keith Wayne Brown (@pahndeepah) April 23, 2013 Flow the words from my fingers through the medium, plastic metal silicone… Continue reading
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Kindfulness
Weekly dharma talk with Ajahn Brahm. This weeks topic is KINDFULNESS, the bringing together of Compassionate Mindfulness. Related articles Advice While Awake (keithwaynebrown.com) THIS is, this IS, THIS IS (keithwaynebrown.com) When We Let Go of Fear, All that Remains is… Continue reading
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Advice while Awake
When the occasion requires, speak mindfully. Be timely, not untimely. Be decisive, not confused. Be gentle, not harsh. Be generous, not miserly. Be compassionate, not cruel. Oh beloved friend, mindful of internal & external feelings, comprehend how few occasions ever… Continue reading
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Bhikkhu Goldstein
Much respect for Joseph Goldstein. I have been listening to his dharma talks for over a month now, and they are quite helpful. Not only have the talks added to my knowledge of Buddhism, they have also enlightened my understanding… Continue reading
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Textimony 20130223
The Encompassing flows always with ease and already in due time. How can you detain This by clinging to unconstant things or thinking fleeting concepts? Related articles Textimon 20130216 (keithwaynebrown.com) Cultivating Non-Intellection (keithwaynebrown.com) Seeking What the Wise Seek (keithwaynebrown.com) Impermanence (earthmama02.wordpress.com) Wabi-sabi… Continue reading
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Zen Gateway Online
A brief guide to The Zen Gateway website – the online community for Chan/Zen Buddhism. via Zen Gateway Related articles Learning To Live In The Moment With ‘The Dude’ (wnyc.org) Hakuin: The sight of one hand clapping (japantimes.co.jp) Temple teaches… Continue reading
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No Room for Improvements
You would find your own life and the lifeworld itself flourishes with more gracefulness if you just let-go the need to improve yourself. Wait, wait: Don’t misunderstand me. Not recommending that you stop doing Yoga or meditating or learning skills… Continue reading
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