mars 2011
Suspended, the state of things
I'm facing the computer screen, thinking and dreaming, writing an interminable book proposal, deep in thoughts about who we are, how we are, what we are. The cat's asleep as usual beside my desk. All [...]
Zen Art workshop, March 26-27
ZEN ART OPENING TO THE ART OF LIFE a workshop with Amy Hollowell Sensei, poet and founder of the Wild Flower Zen Sangha MARCH 26-27 PARIS Saturday: 14h-18 Sunday: 9h30-18h 85€ (in French and English) [...]
A meeting in the street
Already Saturday, 5th day of March, and I realize this is my first post of the month, and only second of the week. Counting, counting, counting... So now just back after some errands and a [...]
février 2011
Glimpse at times passed
Something strange and poignant experienced at a birthday party the other night for two people, one 50 years old, the other 60. I'm acquainted with these people only by marriage, people my husband knew years [...]
Pen and ink
A busy week, following the "daily" news at home and abroad - pathetic governmental doings in France and the ongoing bloodbath in Libya. Back to routine home life as the family returned from winter holidays [...]
The bite makes the apple whole
In an article I read recently, someone explains how Apple has succeeded in the computer and high-tech world by following what the writer calls the Zen notion of "leaving things out," rather than adding many [...]
Bearing witness
Had added a version of this as a reply to a comment on the previous post, but it feels important enough to merit an entry of its own here... Sorry to repeat for those who've [...]
Retreat notes, VI (One infinite territory)
Rain has been coming down all day, off and on, laced with a chilling edge. Late afternoon, and it's hard to imagine that it's warm and sunny somewhere, or snow-bound, or deep, dark night. Of [...]
Retreat notes, V (Open and connected)
Our "fifth day" is coming to an end for me here in Montreuil. We had our usual evening sitting at the Red Earth Centre and much lively discussion. I noticed that I was much less [...]
Retreat notes, IV (Hearing pain)
Day 4 of our retreat, Thursday, another day at the office. There was time for a short morning sitting, a bit of "stillness practice," before leaving home, unlike yesterday. And then it was into the [...]
Retreat notes, III (Back to the roots)
Had to go to the office early this morning, so no sitting to start the day for me. Have to wait until tonight. Which is exactly how my practice has always been, since the very [...]
Retreat notes, II (Where we meet)
Second day of our great adventure into the heart of life. Sometimes I forget about it, forget that this is a retreat, only realizing that I've forgotten when I remember. And then suddenly as I [...]
Retreat notes, I (Borders)
So after sitting this morning and before sitting tonight, it's Monday, with it's usual routine of household tasks, meetings and appointments. And yet today, there's a difference: These activities are my contribution to the retreat [...]
Retreat in the Heart of Life (improvisation)
Thanks for your enthusiasm about this first Retreat in the Heart of Life. I'm delighted to share this experiment with you all, wherever we each are. We're offering ourselves a superb opportunity to live Zen [...]
Marvel of marvels, all together (now)
"The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another.'' I come across [...]
Sunday afternoon, nothing to know
Sunday afternoon, clear and cold here. There's nothing in particular that I "must" do today. I go about a few tasks, discuss films with my son, hang out with the cat, make arrangements for a [...]
Retreat in the heart of life (details)
In response to a number of questions about the coming retreat in the heart of life (Feb. 14-19, see earlier posting), here are some details and explanations: You do this "retreat" wherever you are. If [...]
Joyce’s birthday as Cairo rages
James Joyce's birthday. A nod to Dublin's finest. May he rest in peace. And? No resting in peace in Cairo tonight as clashes are raging in Tahrir Square. So sad. What is so captivating, too, [...]
Retreat in the Heart of Life
A retreat in the heart of life Feb. 14-19 in Paris or wherever you are Where are you? Wherever you are, life is there! And Zen practice is nowhere else! Take a plunge into the [...]
janvier 2011
They’re joining as one in Cairo tonight
All of this upheaval in Egypt that I read about, hear about, seems absolutely incomprehensible and absolutely comprehensible at once. I feel I'm with them and not, so far and right here. In a magazine, [...]
