by Infinite Smile | Aug 14, 2012 | Blog, Dialogs
January 12, 2011 Student: Does an awakened response come before thought or does an awakened response come after the thought is acknowledged, and not believed? Michael: An awakened response is one that isnt caught by anything. So thoughts arent ever the issue....
by Infinite Smile | May 31, 2011 | Blog, Commuter Zen, Video
Commuter Zen #50
by Infinite Smile | Jan 11, 2011 | Blog, Commuter Zen, Video
How can a full-throated, fire-filled response be spiritual?
by Infinite Smile | Jan 10, 2011 | Blog
The killings in Arizona reminds us that there is no spiritual teaching of any depth that encourages us to avoid what’s really going on. In fact, authentic spiritual practice is always grounded in facing what is, and then responding from profound openness....
by Infinite Smile | Jan 6, 2011 | Blog
This entry comes from the book, Awake in This Life. ____ The Chinese Master Yunmen referred to the most profound Buddhist teachings as simply being “an appropriate response” to the circumstances of our lives. Any time we see egolessness in action, we are...
