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When I meditate, I prefer to do mindfulness meditation. However, sometimes I like to use a mantra (but not in the “traditional sense” I suppose). I’ve come up with (or come across) two that have worked very well for me, and I share them with you here now. I meditate every day… …it’s just what …
The Human Game (Alan Watts) “Now existence you see is something that is spontaneous, the Chinese word for nature (Tian ran), means that which happens of itself. Your hair grows by itself. Your heart beats by itself. You breathe pretty much by itself. Your glands secrete their essences by themselves. You don’t have voluntary control …
Ingredients 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/2 cup green olives 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing Directions Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl …
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 2 cans (16 ounces, each) refried beans 1 packet taco seasoning 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix in refried beans …
Keiji, a long-time Zen student, approached his master and said: “I don’t see how there can be any enlightenment that sets you free once and for all. I think we just get ever greater glimpses of Buddha-nature, the vastness that is our true Reality. It’s an ever-expanding process.” The master, looking penetratingly at Keiji, replied. …
“Like vanishing dew, a passing apparition or the sudden flash of lightning — already gone — thus should one regard one’s self.” ― Ikkyu
If you go to Japan and visit Eiheiji monastery, just before you enter you will see a small bridge called Hanshaku-kyo, which means “half-dipper bridge.” Whenever Dogen-zenji dipped water from the river, he used only half a dipperful, returning the rest to the river again, without throwing it away. That is why we call the …
Keeping Quiet by Pablo Neruda English version by Alastair Reid Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth let’s not speak in any language, let’s stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. It would be an exotic moment without …
Ingredients 1 7oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed 1 lb. hamburger, browned 1 pkg. taco seasoning, mixed according to directions 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese Shredded Lettuce Sliced tomato Directions Layer ingredients in 9 x 13 pan as listed – crushed chips, meat and seasonings, 2/3 …
Ingredients 8 (6-7 inch) flour tortillas, divided 1 pound lean (93%) ground turkey 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided 1 green onion with top, sliced, divided 4 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce 1/2 cup sour …