Bashō's supposed birthplace in Iga Province Bashō (1644 – 1694) was the most famous Japanese poet of the Edo period. Since the crescent moon,I have been waiting for tonight. By my new banana plantThe first sign of something I loathe--A miscanthus bud! Even a horseArrests my eyes--on thisSnowy morrow. Another year is goneA traveler's shade … Continue reading Haiku by Matsuo Basho
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Worldly Vibes
I pick up my sisal bag. The sand slips softly under my feet. The time for reflection is almost over. The search for outward simplicity, for inner integrity, for fuller relationship--is this not a limited outlook? Of course it is, in one sense. Today a kind of planetal point of view has burst upon mankind. The world is rumbling and erupting in … Continue reading Worldly Vibes
The Ten Precepts of Taoism
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
Less is More
Steve Jobs - Photo credit: Wikipedia Headline of Apple's first marketing brochure in 1977: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Quote: For most of my life, I've felt there must be more to our existence than meets the eye. A favorite book: Autobiography of a Yogi. Embraced: Zen Buddhism. Last words: Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.
The Way of Peace and Simplicity
In the "Way of Mastery, Book 1" The Way of the Heart Lesson 10, warns of complexity and gurus and spiritual materialism. The answers and truth lie within the depths of our silent heart and the embodyment of Christ consciousness. A five-minute practice, including the moving of your energy ascending and descending repeatedly aids the … Continue reading The Way of Peace and Simplicity
Don Oscar Miro-Quesada Shares Shamanic Wisdom
From "The Moore Show" playlist is this great interview by Kevin Moore of Don Oscar Miro-Quesada. It is titled "Shamanic wisdom and Dimensional communication with Don Oscar Miro-Quesada". I have transcribed a bit here: "heal ourselves... and when we come fully open to the blessings and perfection of the moment at time in that space … Continue reading Don Oscar Miro-Quesada Shares Shamanic Wisdom
Art Minimalism and Spirituality
The artwork shown above was created by Agnes Martin (1912-2004). It is a line grid. The video which follows is an interview with painter Agnes Martin at her studio in Taos in Nov. 1997. (Youtube: Chuck Smith) https://www.youtube.com/embed/_-JfYjmo5OA It is fascinating to hear Agnes Martin say, in this video interview, when asked if she meditates, … Continue reading Art Minimalism and Spirituality
One Seeker's Story 