Zen Crossword Puzzle (3)

I am thinking about new, creative games on Zen. But for now, here is the newly designed Crossword.

Across
1 One of the three energy paths in Heart Chan meditation
5 The precious Now
6 Meditation improves one’s ____
7 The center of attention
8 Buddhist scriptures
9 Dharma ____ Chakra
11 To recite repetitively
12 The ideal facial expression in meditation
Down
1 Personal experience [...]

USC Zen Fall 2008 — Compliments

Leading a meditation session has always been one of the most rewarding experiences among things we have ever done. Lately we received some compliments that even added to this experience. Let me share with you some of them below. They are not meant to show how good we are, because we are not, but to [...]

USC Zen Fall 2008 — 11th and Last Meeting

We were filled with gratitude and warmth in this last meeting of the semester. We were given this precious opportunity to share what we have learned in Zen, for which we are very grateful. Too bad we won’t meet again until next semester, in late January, but until then take care everyone! (and try to [...]

Zen Crossword Puzzle (2)

Another Zen Crossword Puzzle designed by me. Enjoy.

Across
2 Innate ability, in contrast to knowledge learned
4 Cause and effect
6 Energy pathway in the body
7 Aware
10 One of the Five Poisons
12 One of the Five Poisons
13 We ____ our hands to massage face after meditation
Down
1 ____ Dropping Motion Zen
2 Something World Peace is defined without
3 Mental activity
4 [...]

USC Zen Fall 2008 — 10th Meeting

Today as usual, we first stretched our body with some Motion Zen and simple stretches. Then we practiced on a new chakra, Zen Chakra, which is about 1.5 inches below the crown of our head. This chakra is generally easier to identify because it’s closer to our brain, and corresponds to the spiritual level of [...]

Reading List (from Clear Mind Zen Temple)

Here is some readings on Zen/Buddhism from the Clear Mind Zen Temple. I am not affiliated with this temple, and I do not intend any books listed here to be an endorsement or recommendation for the book or the author. They are provided here solely for informational purposes, because I believe reading from different perspectives [...]

Zen Crossword Puzzle (1)

Do you like solving puzzles? Try this Zen Crossword Puzzle designed by me. This should be an Easy one. The answer is given at the bottom.

Across
1 One of the Five Poisons
4 The founder of Buddhism
6 Along with Gratitude is called “the Spirit of Zen”
10 The opposite of illusory
13 A beginner’s back and legs after meditation
14 [...]

World Vision Gifts for Christmas 2008

I am a keen supporter of World Vision. I participated in their programs from time to time and particularly through their program I and my wife was able to sponsor a child in South America. I do not think this is the only means to make a difference in this world, but I do think [...]

Reading “Tao Teh Ching”

Tao Teh Ching, or “The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue”, is an ancient Chinese text written some two thousand years ago. The author is generally believed to be a wise sage called Lao Tzu. Tao Teh Ching is one of the greatest teaching that has influenced the Chinese culture and numerous people, as [...]

USC Zen Fall 2008 — 9th Meeting

It’s hard to believe that we have only two sessions left (not including this one). Time flies! Thanksgiving is around the corner…
We introduced a new Motion Zen and a new chakra today, and they are related. We did Heart Opening Exercise to open our heart, to be more loving and compassionate. This exercise also stretches [...]

Daily Wisdom — Heart Opening Exercise

Practicing Heart Opening Exercise helps us to prepare for guarding the Heart Chakra. It also exercises our shoulder muscles and shoulder blades.
1. Basically, draw circles with both arms. First at the waist height, second at the chest height (both parallel to the ground), and third draw the biggest circle perpendicular to the ground. 18 circles [...]

USC Zen Fall 2008 — 8th Meeting

Today was the first meeting after time change (back from daylight saving). We started the meeting as the dusk fell, and walked out into complete darkness after the meeting. We were reminded gently that the winter is coming. But in the meantime, the temperature doesn’t seem to suggest the same (it’s back to warm upper [...]