All The Same
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Alan Watts In My Own Way An Autobiography “In the scene of spring there is…
Have Or Have Not
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Sand The Book Of Capping Phrases For Koan Practice Compiled, Translated and Annotated by Victor…
My Tiny Slice Makes Me Feel Nice
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Yoga Power and Spirit Patanjali the Shaman By: Alberto Villoldo PH. D “Practice contentment. Accept…
Of Course I Can Fly
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Instant Zen Waking Up in the Present Translated by Thomas Cleary Excerpt “There is a…
The Flip of a Coin
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Art of Pilgrimage The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred By: Phil Cousineau “The…
Pulling Weeds Or Raking Leaves | Does It Matter?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Zen Koan By Isshuu Miura & Ruth Fuller Sasaki “A skillful craftsman leaves no…
Zen | Just Happens
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Complete Book Of Zen By: Wong Kiew Kit “You yourself have probably had many…
Out Of Balance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Tao of War By Wang Chen Translated By Ralph D. Sawyer Excerpt: #24…
Body & Mind
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding By Arnold Schwarzenegger ” The human body was…
Floating On A Cloud Above The Storm
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Way Of Energy Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise By:…
Energy Through The Veins
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Intuition Knowing Beyond Logic By Osho “Intuition is only a mirror. It does not create…
Who Is In Your Orbit?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Ideals Of The Samurai Writings Of Japanese Warriors Translated and Introduction By William Scott Wilson …
Endless Chasing After Nothingness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: An Introduction To Zen Training The Classic Text on Rinzai Zen Training By Omori Sogen Translated…
Flowers & Weeds
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Way Of Zen By Alan Watts “The flowers depart when we hate to lose…
Taste The Fruit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: KODO Ancient Ways Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/ Martial Artist By Kensho Furuya…
Sleep
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: A Path To Oriental Wisdom By George Parulski, Jr “Spring rain; How calmly It falls.”…
Throw Away The Clock
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living and Dying in Zazen Five Zen Masters of Modern Japan By Arthur Braverman ”…
Smile
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Awaken Healing Energy Through The Tao By Mantak Chia “In ancient China, the Taoists taught…
Consumed
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Secret Sexual Positions Ancient Techniques For Modern Lovers By: Kenneth Ray Stubbs, Ph.D. Illustrated By: Kyle…
Unwinding the Yarn
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Essential Tao An Initiation into the Heart of Taoism through the Authentic Tao Te Ching…
Push The Boulder Until It Moves………………. Then Keep Pushing
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Japanese Samurai Code Classic Strategies For Success By: Boye Lafayette De Mente Tuttle Publishing …
New Start
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Budo Secrets Teachings of Martial Arts Masters John Stevens River “This world’s dust and dirt…
The Jungle
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: KI In Daily Life By: Koichi Tohei “Do not give in to your surroundings. The…
Refresh
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao The Watercourse Way By: Alan Watts With the collaboration of Al Chung- Liang Huang …
Sowing Seeds
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Mystics and Zen Masters By: Thomas Merton Excerpt “Whatever is cultivated rightly, will surely grow.…
Polishing the Stone
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Mind Power Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts Achieving power by Understanding the Inner Workings of…
Mettle
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Wisdom Lessons From Japan’s Warrior Culture Five Classic Texts On Bushido Translated By: Thomas Cleary…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
Chasing Butterflies
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Shopping For Buddhas By: Jeff Greenwald ” Human desires are endless. It is like the…
The Tornado Inside Our Head
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: When Buddhists Attack The Curious Relationship Between Zen And The Martial Arts By: Jeffery K. Mann…
Floating
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu Zen Teachings on the Taoist Classic Takuan Soho Translated by Thomas…
Away From It All
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Four Huts Asian Writings on the Simple Life Translated by Burton Watson QUIET DAYS ON MOUNT…
Feast On The Moment
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen And Japanese Culture By: Daisetz T. Suzuki “The pine tree lives for a thousand…
Slice and Dice | Just A Bit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Budo Mind and Body Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts By: Nicklaus Suino “Perceiving…
Squeeze The Sponge
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Of Jeet Kune Do By Bruce Lee ” Sharpen the psychic power of seeing…
Zazen
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Wholehearted Way A Translation of Eihei Dogan’s Bendowa Translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel…
Chasing After The Prize
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Keys By: Thich Nhat Hanh (Excerpt) ” The giant bird has gone thousands of…
Open Spigot
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Book Of Equanimity Illuminating Classic Zen Koans By: Gerry Shishin Wick ” Seeking it…
Kindness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Eihei Dogen Mystical Realist The Classic Introduction To Dogen’s Life And Teaching By: Hee-Jin Kim (Excerpt)…
Creative Analysis & Keep Going Until Drop
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Strategies 42 Martial Secrets From Musashi’s Book Of Five Rings By: Boye Lafayette De Mente…
Slowly Cooking The Soup
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Taoist Classics The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary Volume Two The Book of Balance and…
Is It All The Same?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Guiding Light of Lao Tzu By Henry Wei Says Lao Tzu: “Misfortune is what…
Survival
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zen Lessons The Art of Leadership Translated By Thomas Cleary 58. Adaptation Zhantang said: (Excerpt)…
Consideration
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Not Always So Practicing The True Spirit Of Zen Shunryu Suzuki ” Instead of respecting…
Toxic Wasteland
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Wandering On The Way Early Taoist Tales And Parables Of Chuang Tzu Translated with an Introduction…
Flat Lake
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Essential Teachings Of Zen Master Hakuin (1686-1769) Translated By Norman Waddell “If you want…
TIME | Vanishing Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The 36 Secret Strategies Of The Martial Arts The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War,…
Fulfillment Is Found Within Oneself
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Ruling Your World Ancient Strategies For Modern Life By: Sakyong Mipham “Moving through our life with…
Wisdom | A Life Long Search
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Undying Lamp of Zen The Testament of Zen Master Torei Translated by Thomas Cleary …
Ride Life’s Encounters
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: How To Raise An Ox Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo By Francis Dojun…
Lifetime Of Chasing The Sweetness & Tasting The Bitterness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Zen Teaching Of Huang Po Translated By John Blofeld “Its strength once spent, the…
Holding On To Individuality
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Courage The Joy Of Living Dangerously By: Osho The Politics Of Numbers “In a society,…
Perspective From The Other Side
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Book Of Five Rings Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) Translated By Thomas Cleary Becoming The Opponent…
The Silent Beauty Of Knowing
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Tao Te Ching An – All New Translation By Lao Tzu Translated by William Scott Wilson…
The Exit
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Art Of Strategy A New Translation of Sun Tzu’s Classic The Art of War By…
Confusion
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Life- Giving Sword Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun The classic text on…
Give & Take
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Thick Face Black Heart The Warrior Philosophy For Conquering The Challenges Of Business And Life By:…
Let Go
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living the Martial Way How to develop attitudes based on the ancient Asian martial arts. (A…
No Thought
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Qigong Meditation Embryonic Breathing By: Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming Confucius said: ” Only knowing (how to)…
1st Time
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Dogen’s Extensive Record A Translation Of The Eihei Koroku Translated By: Taigen Dan Leighton & Shohaku…
The Flow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Secret Tactics Lessons from the Great Masters of Martial Arts By: Kazumi Tabata Publisher: Tuttle …
Keeping A Low Profile
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Training The Samurai Mind A Bushido SourceBook Translated and Edited By Thomas Cleary Publisher: Shambhala …
Inner Strength
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Kung Fu Book of Wisdom Sage Advice From The Original TV Series By Herbie J…
Silence
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Beyond The Known | The Ultimate Goal Of The Martial Arts By Tri Thong Dang Publisher:…
Loss & Gain
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The 36 Secret Strategies Of The Martial Arts The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War,…
Change | Ego | Happiness
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Places That Scare You A Guide To Fearlessness in Difficult Times By: Pema Chodron Pages…
Finding The Way
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Classics of Buddhism And Zen Volume Two (Zen Reader) Page 129 The Collected Translations Of Thomas Cleary…
Nothing Special
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Shunryu Suzuki From Book: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind (Page 46) Nothing Special “If you continue…
Zen Meditation
This black marble Buddha in my garden displays serenity. When I’m also meditating, I feel at peace with myself and all that surrounds me. …
Meditation Technique #3
I love to sometimes perform meditation using a chanting CD by Deva Premal. I use the first track on the disk for my meditation, but the…
Meditation Technique #2
This meditation technique that I practice is not the most orthodox or traditional, but it works mighty fine for me. I’m dressed in a very soft…
Meditation Technique #1
I have a personal form of meditation which is very effective for relieving my stress. I sit on a cushion, eyes closed, in a half lotus…
CDLXXIII
Sometimes I Remember The Hunt For Knowledge All night University Study Room Mixing Drinking Coffee & Mountain Dew Taking Breaks Playing Go With Korean Ocean…
No-Mind
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Huineng (638-713) Book: The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu by Wong Kiew Kit (page 196) …
Under The Hood
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zhuge Liang (181-234 AD) Mastering The Art Of War The Way Of The General Pages 221-222…
What For?
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Master Lin-Chi (Died 866 AD) Phantoms, illusions, empty flowers- Why trouble yourself trying to grasp…
Just Be
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) “Everyone is born a Buddha. Why start seeking and trying to become one?…
Compassion & The Struggles of Today’s Life
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: By: Pema Chodron From the book: When Things Fall Apart | Heart Advice for Difficult Times…
Vanishing Serenity
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by: Saigyo (1118-90) From the book: The Japanese Tea Garden By Marc Peter Keane (Page…
Aging | Acceptance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series By: Chuang Tzu (c. 369 BC-c. 286 BC) The Great Deception The birth of man is…
The Scarecrow
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by Bukkoku Kokushi (1241-1316) Though not consciously trying to guard the rice fields from…
Confidence, Narcissism & Self
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series “Do you know the story of the praying mantis? It raised its arm to stop an approaching…
Rise Of Nationalism
Nibbling On Asian History And Philosophy Series Source: Opening The Hand Of Thought | Foundations Of Zen Buddhist Practice By Kosho Uchiyama “During the…
Harmony vs. Disarray
Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy Series: Source: Who Is Dogen Zenji? Illumination From Our Feet Arranging our shoes neatly, we bring…
Start of a New Series! Nibbling On Asian History and Philosophy
I first read this poem over thirty-five years ago, relating to impermanence, in a university Asia history class textbook. The poem was composed by Takijirō Ōnishi.…