Sunday, March 26, 2017

Where Did I Leave My Enlightenment? - Dharma Talk

Zen practice is not about recovering some pristine stare or original purity; it's realizing that we were never separate from it in the first place.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.


Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Passions Are Empty - Dharma talk

When we investigate our thoughts and emotions--the internal experiences that often have so much power over our happiness--we find that they are fleeting and substance-less. Then we find that there is no need to fight or abolish unpleasant emotions because they are empty of the very power that we imbue them with.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.
 

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Why Are We Here? - Dharma talk

If we pay attention to what is actually in front of us--as opposed to what we are thinking about--then we know exactly why we are here: to change the diaper, help a friend, write an article. Whatever appears before us then becomes our purpose.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.


Monday, March 6, 2017

The Buddha Way is Endless - Dharma talk

Practice never ends. Awakening is not a destination; but rather, like reality itself, continues endlessly.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.