Zen is not a religion, it is not merely a philosophy. It is a unique way of living simply, with meditation, values and virtues. Zen has been called “the religion without a god” which respects the divinity within all . . . these are our values and virtues harmony, tranquility, purity and reverence TheContinue reading ““The religion without a god” . . . zen and the art of the tea-way to destress and thrive”
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3 simple and [almost . . .] effortless ways to grow spiritually every day for budding buddhas
We’ve just had the Pisces New Moon this morning, and it’s the real start to the year for me as Sun sign Pisces, here in the Western world. For the world, this has meant the very end of the Age of Pisces, the end of the era of dominant religions, Patriarchy and Saviour/MessiahsContinue reading “3 simple and [almost . . .] effortless ways to grow spiritually every day for budding buddhas”
When Being Yourself Means Needing to Move
There are intense developments and changes happening all around us in the world, and in our own hearts and in our own minds at the moment. This is a far from easy time. But in many ways it also needs to be seen as an intensely productive time for many of us, especially those ofContinue reading “When Being Yourself Means Needing to Move”
The real start of the Age of Aquarius . . . today . . . we’ll need compassion
I’m writing today’s New Moon blog on the Aquarius New Moon, 2023 . . . and I think this new moon makes today the real start of the Age of Aquarius. New Ages don’t really have “starts”, they just kind of dawn as the song goes. 500 years before the New Ages, changes start toContinue reading “The real start of the Age of Aquarius . . . today . . . we’ll need compassion”
Essence of Thriving : Simplicity
“One of the most important virtues we need to live consciously, practising and living with zen in our lives—to live well and thrive—is simplicity. Being able to live simply may be what we need as the grounding anchor in going through the changes we face during the next few years.”—suZen All we are onContinue reading “Essence of Thriving : Simplicity”
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