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There Is Only Hit.

June 11, 2021 by Aaron Graves

I first heard this quote from Alan Watts. It’s in reference to a zen saying of sorts, that “there is only hit.” When a zen master hits you while meditating, that is reality. Or something of that nature. Basically, what it boils down to, is whatever it happening in this moment is the only reality …

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Categories Buddhism / Dudeism Tags Alan Watts, life, meditation, reality Leave a comment

Recognizing Reality

February 18, 2014 by Aaron Graves

“Breathing in and out, I am aware of the fact that I am of the nature to die; I cannot escape dying. I am of the nature to grow old; I cannot escape old age. I am of the nature to get sick. Because I have a body, I cannot avoid sickness. Everything I cherish, …

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Categories Buddhism / Dudeism Tags breathing, Buddhism, chant, meditation, No Death No Fear, reality, Thich Nhat Hanh Leave a comment
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