Category Archives: meditation

The prayer of thwarted desires

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Interrupted monastery night:First, teens on street wake me up three timesbut worse, my bed,poor and neglected – good for monks but not for funky backsI move to couch, not great but better, at least so I could complete the night.Ah, … Continue reading →

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In rawness I cry out to you

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

In rawness I cry out to you: Save me from myselfIn rawness you come – Meisaan Chan

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Chicago Event on Aug. 28! Sacred Space: Sound, Dance, and Meditation Fusion

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

I lead a Meetup group for people who are spiritual but not religious*, and I’ve just created a new type of event (See below: previously it has been more silent meditation-esque focused). YOU are invited to come. This first launch … Continue reading →

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On finding a new direction

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Turning to me requires a new direction, says the Lord: You cannot turn to me and remain on your path © Meisaan Chan

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A movement prayer during times of instability

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

Friends, Here is a movement prayer that has kept me grounded during tumultuous times. Feel free to slow it down however much you need, taking your time to really feel that mind/body/spirit fusion in each line and movement. If you … Continue reading →

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To find silence within the muscles

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

To find silence within the muscles requires first that you acknowledge the noise within the muscles and that you listen to them, to it and then, being acknowledged, little by little they still: To find silence within the muscles © … Continue reading →

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Strength and fragility

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

All people carry strength and fragility, which many hold in disproportion: To abjure your strength is to dwell in false smallness. To abjure your weakness is to dwell in delusions of self-God. Both are false. Blessed are they who claim … Continue reading →

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Radically different lessons

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

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Do not mistake stillness for weakness

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the three trailer homes

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Meisaan Chan

There once were three trailer homes. One trailer home was crammed full with stuff – to the ceiling – but had open windows. The second trailer home had an extremely nice interior but the windows were closed. The third trailer … Continue reading →

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