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Category: Buddhism

February 19, 2019

The Call to Wake Up

by John Jing Shen Pendall Leave a Comment on The Call to Wake Up

“Why am I doing this?” is a constant companion along the way. “What’s the point?”

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February 11, 2019February 10, 2019

12 Links of Transcendental Arising

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The 12, well the title says it all.

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February 10, 2019February 10, 2019

Questioning the Breath

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Yaoshan once asked his student, Daowu, “Where have you been?”
“Walking on the mountain,” Daowu replied.
“Answer without leaving this room!”

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February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

It Starts in Darkness

by John Jing Shen Pendall 3 Comments on It Starts in Darkness

This is the first step on what’s called the path of Transcendental Dependent Arising, wherein we use the same laws that turn the merry-go-round to see that there is no merry-go-round and assert our own shining silence.

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February 8, 2019

My Journey: From God to Zen

by John Jing Shen Pendall 2 Comments on My Journey: From God to Zen

I was raised Roman Catholic, because my mom was Catholic. But she never forced me to blindly accept her religion. In fact, she encouraged me to keep questioning things, to come to my own conclusions. To, putting it in a cliche way, follow my heart. I was a good Catholic. I was even an altar […]

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February 7, 2019

Hsin Hsin Ming Part 4

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Part Four of my commentary and translation of the Hsin Hsin Ming.

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February 6, 2019

What if the Breath Freaks Me Out?

by John Jing Shen Pendall 1 Comment on What if the Breath Freaks Me Out?

The breath isn’t for everyone. Here are some other meditation objects to try out.

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February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Anapanasati in Zen (Part One)

by John Jing Shen Pendall 5 Comments on Anapanasati in Zen (Part One)

Even though anapanasati isn’t orthodox Zen, there’s no reason why it can’t be. It’s such a simple practice that can bring so much joy and ease into life, and we desperately need more of that in the world.

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February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Building an Inner Teacher

by John Jing Shen Pendall Leave a Comment on Building an Inner Teacher

through study and practice, we can kind of hijack that inner critic and turn it into an inner guide.

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February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

The Art of Being

by John Jing Shen Pendall 1 Comment on The Art of Being

When we stop trying to be and just are, being does the work for us.

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  • The Call to Wake Up February 19, 2019
  • Forms of Sitting Practice | Video February 17, 2019
  • Advice From Hanshan February 14, 2019
  • 12 Links of Transcendental Arising February 11, 2019
  • Questioning the Breath February 10, 2019

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