Tag Archives: zen

Emptiness as freedom. The Void by Alan Watts.

Posted on April 3, 2021 by nomadoftheuniverse

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1PFxAiVwfis&feature=youtu.be

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Emptiness Survival Kit. Part 1: Face The Emptiness. Day 1: The sun rises in the evening.

Posted on January 2, 2021 by nomadoftheuniverse

Ride your horse along the edge of the sword Hide yourself in the middle of the flames Blossoms of the fruit tree will bloom in the fire The sun rises in the evening. – Zen Koan

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Reblog — Meditation by Anthony Garner

Posted on November 8, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

A fellow blogger Anthony Garner has recently plugged into the Universal Spirit and floated there blissfully ever since writing down his prayer like meditations on life and purpose. This post of his reads like a meditation and recharges with light. … Continue reading →

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“Losing is satori. Winning is illusion.” — Kodo Sawaki Roshi

Posted on October 10, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

Western values based culture teaches us that winning, climbing the ladder, reaching the peak is the ultimate goal. “The winner takes it all”. Losers are pitied and no one wants to be one. At the same time those who actually reach … Continue reading →

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Ride your horse along the edge of the sword… #zen #happiness #awakening

Posted on August 15, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

Ride your horse along the edge of the sword Hide yourself in the middle of the flames Blossoms of the fruit tree will bloom in the fire The sun rises in the evening. – Zen Koan. Isn’t this poem beautiful? … Continue reading →

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“My soul drifts light upon a sea of trees” — a film about a Zen priest helping depressed, suicidal people.

Posted on May 23, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

After losing two friends and an uncle to suicide, Zen priest Ittetsu Nemoto made it his life’s mission to support those struggling with depression and suicidal behavior. My Soul Drifts Light upon a Sea of Trees follows three of the … Continue reading →

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Enlightened exits

Posted on April 13, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I found this page when I wanted to read about the last words of enlightened people. Fake or real (I did not verify the source), these stories are very inspiring. Especially the one I am sharing below. What a way … Continue reading →

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