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?
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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
Practice: Live From Your Heart Space
In my opinion, learning to open your heart, remove heart blockages, and live from your heart and not your head is the work of this lifetime. Once your heart is opened, the rest falls into place... peace, bliss, compassion, and living a life filled with love. This practice is very simple. Learn to focus your … Continue reading Practice: Live From Your Heart Space
Transformational Practice: Be Unselfish >50% of the Time
The verse in the Bible, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is commonly known as The Golden Rule. It is found in both Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31. Jesus said this Golden Rule "sums up the Law and the Prophets". Buddhists emphasize compassion, and service to all beings and things outside of ourselves. They teach … Continue reading Transformational Practice: Be Unselfish >50% of the Time
One Seeker's Story 