Monthly Archives: April 2012

This is the first time I’ve been paying attention to the American Idol craze.  Jessica Sanchez from down south in Chula Vista, reppin’ for the Cali, West Coast and I’ve been drawn to her story. Humble, talented, working hard for … Continue reading →

dreams from last night semi-productive day what else can i accomplish in the next few before airport run? dharma brother will be getting married on july 14th thoughts of plum village thailand english volunteer and dharma work opportunities there at … Continue reading →

watched hunger games, it was okay interesting reality tv sorta insight into our society commercialization of “real” life and spectacle was initially interested in sharing with students, but not sure anymore, or maybe i should read the books first! note … Continue reading →

ALL PRAISES TO PRAJNAPARAMITA THE MOTHER OF ALL BUDDHAS   mt me-ta       GATE GATE PARAGATE PARASAM GATE BODHI SOHA! Having established this point, the discourse illustrates it with the simile of the water-snake, which in turn is … Continue reading →

flippin’ the script on the dharma talk tip bringing ourselves to the cushion of practice and sharing fully, completely what is “seen” and “observed” while walking under the sun and moon Light of Mindfulness …the joy and freedom of fearlessness … Continue reading →

Dreamt about a polar bear this morning   http://joanne-e-brannan.suite101.com/totem-bear-spirit-guide-a136561 and frogs? The BearBear is the epitome of the protective mother.  She represents your hidden strength.  Bear says to look inward in order to know ones self.  Her medicine  awakens the … Continue reading →

  smiling in gratitude at all 84,000 dharma doors and the ones we have entered and the dharma light and truth emanating from this/these gateways tonight, was inspired me to see that we are sitting on a cushion have taken … Continue reading →