The Ten Precepts of Taoism were outlined in a short text that appears in Dunhuang manuscripts, the Scripture of the Ten Precepts. The precepts are the classical rules of medieval Taoism as applied to practitioners attaining the rank of Disciple of Pure Faith. They first appeared in the Scripture on Setting the Will on Wisdom. … Continue reading The Ten Precepts of Taoism
Visiting Buddhist Relics
Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (READERS NOTE THAT THIS IS REPOSTED FROM A POST I MADE IN 2010 on my previous website) Two days ago I witnessed my second ever traveling exhibit of Buddhist relics.The first time was eight months ago when the Maitreya Project exhibit was displayed at the Masonic Temple in my town. Mostly, it consisted … Continue reading Visiting Buddhist Relics
Wisdom In Kriya Yoga Youtube Channel
The Kriya Yoga Online with Ryan Kurczak youtube channel has much to offer. If you've ever read, studied, or used the meditation methods of Paramahansa Yogananda, you may already be familiar with some of this. Most of us who have ever read Autobiography of a Yogi, or numerous other books by Paramahansa Yogananda, really appreciate … Continue reading Wisdom In Kriya Yoga Youtube Channel
Recommended Music for Bliss: Ajeet Kaur
Here is the sacred waters mantra "Gobinda", by Ajeet Kaur. Her music will take you to that blissful state you long for. Besides mantras, she lets her music evolve in different directions, including Irish influences and incorporating harp. https://www.youtube.com/embed/q3jzt44k4ls
Pine Bonsai Witnessed Hiroshima
This video is titled "The Atomic Tree" from Emergence Magazine. The list of credits for writing, speaking, and production are listed at the end. It is a beautiful, contemplative video for those of us who appreciate trees and Japanese bonsais, and the culture of Buddhist temples. https://www.youtube.com/embed/P2tOCbbjPYU
Ping Pong Could Save the World
When I read Pico Iyer's book about aging in Japan, "Autumn Light: Season of Fire and Farewells", I discovered and envied that ping pong was a key element in his life that kept him active and social in his community. As most of us, I'd played in my youth and loved it then, and wished … Continue reading Ping Pong Could Save the World
Practice: 8 Brocades Qigong Routine
People had their "Covid projects" during their isolation. Mine was to learn and do a daily qigong routine. I did that seriously for a full year, adopting the practices of Master Lin of Spring Forest Qigong. Time has lapsed and since then with other activities, I've come back to qigong doing this wonderful 8 minute … Continue reading Practice: 8 Brocades Qigong Routine
One Seeker's Story 