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New Publication

We are pleased to announce the publication of one of our series, The Cloud of Unknowing in Light of the Unborn, in paperback-pocket book edition. From the book’s foreword: In reference to this present work, a classic of Western Spirituality, … Continue reading

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Health Update and Upcoming Series

Dear friends, I have 90% recovered from Covid and hope to make full recovery soon. Thank-you for all your prayers and support; my family has fully recovered. Beginning in February we will commence a series on the  Śūraṃgamasamādhisūtra, The Concentration … Continue reading

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Covid

Hello, dear freinds During the Christmas Holiday I contracted Covid at my brother’s house. His wife didn’t know that she had it and it was passed to the whole household. I’m feeling very weak and am not presently able to … Continue reading

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Buddhist aliens predict in 2019 that World War III will start by 2022

*** This article is for entertainment purposes only Many people pay attention to the predictions of psychics – at least at the beginning of a new year and whether the psychics have been accurate in the past or not. Perhaps … Continue reading

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Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching

From Tozen: Found this good book “Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching [volume I+II]” by Thomas Cleary which was his last work before his death in June 2021.I think it would do well in your Library. Dahui was a … Continue reading

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Question on Darkness Vs Light

This post is based on a recent question from a reader: Subject: Darkness Vs Light From Dennis Message Body: I am an occasional reader of your blog. I must admit some of it goes over my head. But I would … Continue reading

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Rudolf Steiner and the Covid Jab

*** This article is for entertainment purposes only The renowned founder of Anthroposophy, Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) lived a remarkable life. For him, all things were to be known in light of spiritual principles. One of his works, Secret Brotherhoods and … Continue reading

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New Book on Ch’an

A new book on Ch’an was released back in September: China Root: Taoism, Ch’an, and Original Zen, by David Hinton. A reader’s note from the book states: The primary project of this book is a direct and philosophical one: to … Continue reading

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Letter from reader

Have posted this letter from one of our readers that may bear great interest to others. From: M. Martin Subject: Bankei Message Body: I greatly enjoy your blog. I’m a Rinzai practitioner who lives in Tokyo. I have lived here … Continue reading

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The Udāna and Covid 19

In these unprecedented times I shall remember these days as my Udāna period here at Unborn Mind Zen. With this new rendition of the suttas written in Light of the Unborn and accompanied with exegesis the ever-present and dominant backdrop … Continue reading

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