Ghalib
The world is no more than the Beloved’s single face; In the desire of the One to know its own …
Author Archives: Marie Taylor
Layman P’ang
When the mind is at peace the world too is at peace. Nothing real, nothing absent. Not holding on to …
Thanksgiving
My heart was split, and a flower appeared; and grace sprang up; and it bore fruit for my God. You …
Who Am I?
The Invisible One The student inquires: “Who makes my mind think? Who fills my body with vitality? Who causes my …
Trust
The Mind of Absolute Trust The Great Way isn’t difficult for those who are unattached to their preferences. Let go …
Momento Mori
In the west, we see death as an enemy to be conquered, or at least held at bay as long …
Reality Check
“Just when I think life is so good that it can’t get any better … there’s a knock at the …
Cold Mountain
Clambering up the Cold Mountain path, The Cold Mountain trail goes on and on; The long gorge choked with scree …
One Mind, One Vision
Listen, O brothers and sisters, you who have mastered the teaching- if you recognize me, Queen of the Lake of …
Tao Te Ching
Stanza 13 Accept disgrace willingly. Accept misfortune as the human condition. What do you mean by “accept disgrace willingly”? Accept …
Remembering the Sacred Self 