The 5 Precepts are an important ceremony in the life of a Buddhist disciple. The precepts are regarded as means to building good character, or as an expression of such character. One can avoid harm to oneself and others. The precepts are gifts toward oneself and others. People who uphold them will be confident in … Continue reading The 5 Precepts
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Inviting the Divine Flow – Transformative Practice
Hopefully, at least once or a few times, by a certain age we have all experienced the blissful feeling of energy flowing through us. Sometimes this is triggered by another person's attention or presence especially if they are living life in a higher energy field. Sometimes it is felt as one lies awake in the … Continue reading Inviting the Divine Flow – Transformative Practice
Is Our Calling Correct Posture?
While I may be distorting the message, there is something important about this subject. Currently, in my evening reading, I am re-reading books I have by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. Some of his core messages are just sit in zazen, just be, and focus completely on your momentary task. But another is to have correct posture. … Continue reading Is Our Calling Correct Posture?
Lifting the Sky Qigong Practice
Some say that if you'd do only one Qigong exercise each day it would be this one: Lifting the Sky. Since I am becoming older, I can believe it, because doing this practice fights the momentum of tension and gravity in the body while releasing tightness in the shoulders. Here are the steps. To begin, … Continue reading Lifting the Sky Qigong Practice
Do We Need Churches?
Not sure if this is the best title, but what I'm going to say in this post regards my personal journey. I was raised in a devout traditional church-going household. That's an understatement. Life revolved around our rural church and community. Fast forward and a lot of water has flown by under the bridge. I've … Continue reading Do We Need Churches?
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
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
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