OLD SICK DEAD 7/4/25 OLD SICK DEAD 7/4/25

The Buddha’s Throne Is Empty!

Legend has it that after the Buddha gained enlightenment, he stayed near the Bodhi tree for six weeks. His practices of severe self-mortification had left him too weak to venture far.

OLD SICK DEAD 7/4/25 OLD SICK DEAD 7/4/25

What One Thing?

There’s one thing, when developed and cultivated, leads to…

OLD SICK DEAD 6/27/25 OLD SICK DEAD 6/27/25

Zen Ink #2

ZEN INK #2: Joshu's Dog; The Gateless Gate, Case 1

OLD SICK DEAD 6/22/25 OLD SICK DEAD 6/22/25

Zen Ink #1

ZEN INK #1: Zuigan Calls His Own Master; The Gateless Gate, Case 12

OLD SICK DEAD 6/11/25 OLD SICK DEAD 6/11/25

A Smear Of Blood Is All You Taste!

A smear of blood is all you taste! A weak and hungry dog stays that way, gnawing after flavor!

OLD SICK DEAD 5/25/25 OLD SICK DEAD 5/25/25

Koan on Compassion

In The Snow: A Zen Koan On Compassion

OLD SICK DEAD 5/25/25 OLD SICK DEAD 5/25/25

The Glorious Eightfold Path!

The Buddha taught a method to get free from suffering! It is known as the Eight Fold Path or the Dhamma Wheel! It is eight steps that when practiced lead to extinguishment!

OLD SICK DEAD 5/15/25 OLD SICK DEAD 5/15/25

The Murder of Precepts

#1 AVOID KILLING

Give up killing living creatures! Banish all punishment and violence! Create a sanctuary, a paradise, by being careful and kind—full of compassion for all living beings! Let your love be boundless, unlimited, and absolute! Have no enemies, as they all become just: people who can’t recognize a friend!

Please consider donating your support.