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Ordinary Being

Posted on May 30th, 2008 by Silent Temple : Silent Temple Silent Temple

Ordinary Being   In Zen, we can see that on some levels a chair is not at all a chair. We can do that. However, we just say a chair is a chair. It is... More »

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What We Do?

Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Silent Temple : Silent Temple Silent Temple

What We Do?   When we are detached, it is easier to practice kindness consistently. When we are attached, it is harder to practice kindness consistently.   When we say detached, we do not mean... More »

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No Becomes Yes!

Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Silent Temple : Silent Temple Silent Temple

No Becomes YES!   Much negation is not negation … when … we are realized.   If someone tells us we are a big nobody, they are correct. We are happily a big nobody.  ... More »

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Practice

Posted on May 28th, 2008 by Silent Temple : Silent Temple Silent Temple

Practice There is nothing more important than practicing kindness.   To practice kindness, we must go very deep – bottomless deep. It requires everything we have plus selflessness.   Someone can be the most knowledgeable... More »

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