Seeing Beyond Dualistic EmotionsArchive for Zen
B W H O U R
Posted by: | CommentsAmbitions are nice but to love where you ARE is the true key*
Otherwise, whatever you set out to achieve will never bring lasting happiness.
No situation is ideal in the realm of the ego…
Just wholeheartedly be yourself & that’s the best situation you could ever be in*
What is the journey of positive self-evolution?
If you don’t know how to be yourself,
then the journey is to find yourself.
If you have found yourself,
the journey is to let go of yourself.
~Master Dvnt / Fugon
FEAR DREAM
Posted by: | CommentsFear Dream
When we sleep, dreams appear to be real, then we wake & our dreamworlds drop away..
The past & future are not linear. The more mental & emotional formations we hold onto from the past,
the more the past becomes the present.
It is our fear that gives power to that which we fear.. Face your fears & there will be nothing to face.
No conditioned phenomena is permanent. It is like a great wall which never existed.
Let go of yourself. Break bread with the past.
See the dream as the dream & watch it, like the wind, pleasantly blow away.
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Master Dvnt
Selfless love in relationships
Posted by: | CommentsEckhart Tolle answers questions about the issue of awakening & romantic relationships…
The Real You ….
Posted by: | CommentsThe Real Y/you … enlightened words an music from Alan Watts ….
The End of Suffering
Posted by: | CommentsThoughts and considerations~
Through slavery i sought to end suffering …. it is now that there is no slavery that i see that it is only through my own realization of self… and selflessness that i may end suffering …. and THEN may i enter back into slavery.
please click to view this wonderful video “The End of Suffering” by Thich Nhat Hanh
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti …. i chant the sacred words of eternal bliss.
Hidden Passageways
Posted by: | CommentsHidden Passageways
I’d like to express a deep empathy for those submissives that search so hard to find someone who can take them where they long to go & still they may never find that person. The submissive energy is like the energy of Yin, & Yin cannot move without its equal counterpart of Yang. It appears to be the case that a good Dominant is hard to find & on both ends it really takes more than most are willing to give to reach the depths of authentic Dominance & submission. Still, so many try because something deep within us propels us to do so. Is it the egos endless search for self-satisfaction? or an inner calling to move beyond ourselves through some profound exchange with another?
For me, the power Mastery lies in virtuous qualities, not in manipulation. How can someone else get you to let go when they themselves fear letting go? How could one teach another to be selfless in action when they themselves have yet to discover their own selflessness? You of course must be wholeheartedly ready or no matter how skilled the Dominant is, they can do nothing for you. There is a back-door to Dominance & I have entered through a hidden passageway.. I have Mastered my own mind & therefore am capable of Mastering others. I have lost all fear therefore am able to push others past their own fears.. I have found the ecstasy inherent in every moment therefore am able to show it to others. I have broken through my own shell & dropped away therefore am able to break the shell of others, allowing them to drop away…. I am like a mirror into another… I spontaneously see what needs to happen & go there… but you yourself at least in part, must be ready to go there.
This approach I speak of is what I refer to as Positive Power Exchange; thusly it is based on help not harm. This is a call to all Dominants & submissives, Masters, Mistresses, slaves, & everything in-between.. Do not base your workings on the exterior appearance but look deep within. BDSM & Power Exchange is very powerful human expression. It can be a positive or negative expression or in rare cases it may be completely neutral. 
Although an activity may appear identical on the surface, it may be entirely different underneath, either expressing a positive charge or negative charge which will determine its effect of help or harm. Imagine yourself as a cup. Is your cup filled with nourishing liquids or toxic poisons? You must look inside with great honestly & clarity, for all things are connected & whether you see it or not, this is the cup that you share with yourself, everyone close to you & the entire World.
-Master Dvnt
Being Present in Relationships – Eckhart Tolle
Posted by: | CommentsEckhart speaks about being present in relationships that have a past, relatives, spouses, and parents…….
For more from Eckhart Tolle go to: www.eckharttolle.com
Haikuku for you ~
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Breathing…
Posted by: | CommentsBreathing
Words from Plum Village
Our breathing is a stable solid ground that we can take refuge in. Regardless of our internal weather- our thoughts, emotions and perceptions- our breathing is always with us like a faithful friend. Whenever we feel carried away, or sunken in a deep emotion, or scattered in worries and projects, we return to our breathing to collect and anchor our mind.
We feel the flow of air coming in and going out of our nose. We feel how light and natural, how calm and peaceful our breathing functions. At any time, while we are walking, gardening, or typing, we can return to this peaceful source of life.
We may like to recite:
“Breathing in I know that I am breathing in.
Breathing out I know that I am breathing out.”
We do not need to control our breath. Feel the breath as it actually is. It may be long or short, deep or shallow. With our awareness it will naturally become slower and deeper. Conscious breathing is the key to uniting body and mind and bringing the energy of mindfulness into each moment of our life.
Article from plumvillage.org
Plum Village is the Sangha of Zen Master Tich Nhat Hanh
a yellow voice
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The youngest nightingale that can rejoice calls to its parents in a yellow voice. ~ issa
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Now, you are not to be worried about what is said; these words are very indicative. Issa must have been in deep meditation and he heard the nightingale rejoicing and calling to its parents in a yellow voice. He is not saying anything about the nightingale, he is saying something about his silence. When you are in silence and a cuckoo from the bamboos starts singing, it deepens your silence. |
Dogen, The Zen Master:
A Search and a Fulfillment
sharing from www.osho.com..please visit for more insprational readings from a wonderful Master … Osho .
From Breakdown to Breakthrough
Posted by: | CommentsZen Card of the day … just a coincidence ? you be the judge !!
To transform breakdowns into breakthroughs is the whole function of a Master. The psychotherapist simply patches you up. That is his function. He is not there to transform you. You need a meta-psychology, the psychology of the buddhas.
It is the greatest adventure in life to go through a breakdown consciously. It is the greatest risk because there is no guarantee that the breakdown will become a breakthrough. It does become, but these things cannot be guaranteed. Your chaos is very ancient – for many, many lives you have been in chaos. It is thick and dense. It is almost a universe in itself. So when you enter into it with your small capacity, of course there is danger. But without facing this danger nobody has ever become integrated, nobody has ever become an individual, indivisible.
Zen, or meditation, is the method which will help you to go through the chaos, through the dark night of the soul, balanced, disciplined, alert. The dawn is not far away, but before you can reach the dawn, the dark night has to be passed through. And as the dawn comes closer, the night will become darker.
from Osho’s
Walking in Zen, Sitting in Zen
A Letter To Mother
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I wrote this in honor of Earth Day …Deep Bows to all you Earth beings*
Reduce – Reuse – Recycle – Let’s do our BEST to take care of your Home. It takes care of us.. let’s return the favor!
-Master DVNT
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A Letter to Mother
Great Earth
I bow to you.
The sun,
nourishing all.
The night,
nourishing all.
The wind & air bring life to this body.
The water filling everything,
Pushing this flow of life forward
Each particle, each wave, continuously in action
Each element, each phenomenon, expresses itself & fulfills its destiny
as a cord, a note in the song of existence
From this ultimate Dance of Life, noting is excluded.
From this sacred Dance of Life, nothing is separated.
Untouchable by mind, the depths of this harmony
Immeasurable this Web of Life we take so much for granted.
When the separation dissolves, I see…
I too am this harmony
& this is the wisdom you have given me
If I may have the opportunity
I would like to thank you Mother Earth
for all you are
I would like to take this moment to thank every plant, every animal, & every life-form that has ever existed
& express my deepest gratitude
I would also like to deeply apologize to you Great Mother Earth,
For all the destruction which we humans have brought onto you
We have forgotten our Mother..
We have separated ourselves from you & know not who we are.
We have created religions which justify rule over you
We have built Nations which declare ownership of you
We have built civilizations that are not in harmony with you
We have chosen ideals which disregard you
& motives which perpetuate the rape & destruction of you
All of us in the modern world are involved
& I would also like to personally apologize for the damage which I have caused you.
I am listening to your lessons
& I see…
We Are One.
Tears for you Great Mother.. I will not abandon you.
A deep Love for you Great Mother
I see nothing which is not sacred..
I can find no enemy within you.
Such a Joy!
Such a Wonder!
I vow to do my best to express your harmony & to help others find harmony with you.
I know it may be too late for us to change our direction
for we humans are so lost in self-centeredness.
But no matter what happens…
I vow to remain unconditionally in harmony with you
Thank you Mother Nature
On this beautiful day
Love and gratitude, each & every moment
Thank you
~
Master DVNT
~ Fugon~
Windy City MAsT Meeting / Feb 14th – Meditation & Finding The Presant Moment
Posted by: | Comments2-14-2010
So this is slightly exiting…
Our local Chicago MAsT (Masters & slaves Together) Pansexual Chapter which has decided to do tonites meeting on the subject of “Meditation & finding the present moment”.
I wasn’t even present when this choice was made :p & I was asked to do an intro & instruct on zen meditation & another fellow will be instructing on a non-Buddhist orientated meditation of some kind. Sorry for posting this last minute for anyone who’d like to attend.. Ive been busy with work & thus have had the chance to post it only as of now. This will be my 1st time doing formal zazen instruction… So wish me luck! 
-DVNT | Fugon
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Web Site: www.WindyCityMAsT.com – for updates and meeting notices!
The next MAsT meeting is Friday, February 19th at 8:00 P.M. and will run until approximately 10:00 P.M. The doors will be open at 7:00 P.M. if people want to come earlier ~as always, bring snacks
This Month’s Topic:
Meditation and finding the Present Moment!
There are many motivations for meditating. For some it’s to lower one’s blood pressure, for others to reduce stress… some want to gain knowledge, others wish to use it to give up compulsive actions… and the list goes on.
Both Masters and slaves Dominates and submissive’s can benefit from meditation and finding the present moment.
Reduced Stress and Create Inner Peace
Meditation helps to reduce stress by teaching us to switch off from the worries and thoughts that can plague us through the day. Meditation is an opportunity to spend time by ourselves. Spending time quieting the mind and focusing on the present moment makes us more relaxed and effective decision makers allowing us to focus.
Control Your Own Thoughts
Man has conquered space, and numerous other challenges, but are we able to conquer our own mind and thoughts. How often do you find yourself victim to your own negative thoughts? Meditation teaches that not only is it possible to control our thoughts, but we can learn to stop them completely. Through meditation we can bring our unruly mind under control.
Happiness and Peace of Mind
Is there anybody who does not, in some way, seek after happiness? Meditation takes us to the source of happiness, which is to be found in our own peace of mind. If we have no peace of mind and are constantly attacked by negative thoughts, happiness will remain elusive, no matter how successful we are in daily lives. It is perhaps hard to imagine that happiness can occur from the simple act of being. However, if we can meditate with a still mind, we will discover an unexpected source of happiness within our own self. Meditation shows us that happiness is not dependent on outer circumstances, but on our inner attitude.
Spontaneity and Creativity
When we live in the thinking mind, we are usually preoccupied with the past or future. When we spend our energy on the past and present we cover up our natural spontaneity and creativity. We may feel we have neither creativity or spontaneity, but, if we can learn to silence the mind, we realize that we have far more potential than we currently believe. To access this source of inspiration we just need to quiet the mind. Some of the great thinkers and scientists were able to make important discoveries when they could absorb themselves in their work, to the exclusion of all else. Meditation helps us to live in the current moment, and thus can help us to unlock our creative potential.
Note
Master DVNT and Sir Jim will offer a few meditation practices and we will practice some of the methods, please bring a pillow to sit on for meditation session.
Zen and slavehood
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