Kensho or Satori are the Japanese terms for the initial awakening, the first taste of enlightenment. Imagine a large circle with a small dot in the center. The large circle is the universe or all that … [Read more...]
Map of Consciousness – Intro
Introduction to the Map If we are to set out on a journey, it’s a good idea to have a map of where we want to go. If it is a new journey, there are places on the map we have not yet discovered. These … [Read more...]
Living Awake
What happens after this great enlightenment? We've realized clearly that everything is one. There is no separate self anywhere. We are this great freedom, bliss, peace and love we have been searching … [Read more...]
The World’s Greatest Magic Trick
If you love magic tricks the way I do, you may also be fascinated with figuring them out. How did they do that? Magic tricks are illusions and, if they are done skillfully, they appear absolutely … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Mind
I began Zen study and Zen practice over thirty years ago with a beginner's mind. I knew nothing. I dove deeply into those waters, submerging completely and saturating myself with the teachings and … [Read more...]
Effortless Meditation
In previous stages of awakening consciousness, we spent a lot of time and effort in our spiritual practices. We developed discipline. We began to meditate regularly and incorporated meditation into … [Read more...]