Tag Archives: Buddhism

Relinquishing the self

Posted on October 21, 2020 by

When I gave my life to youI gave up my control over who I am, who I will be:Self-determination for God-determinationand lo, nothing was the same © Meisaan Chan

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Portals to God

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

Portals to God are everywhere:Some, in a yellow tulip, others in a ritualBut careful: While ritual can open the doorit also can close it © Meisaan Chan

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A soothing, comforting spoken word meditation: “Beloved”

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

Here is a beautiful, emotional spoken word meditation from the voice of God/Higher Power to the listener: for those who are despairing, when you’ve lost everything and hope is gone. May this meditation deepen your prayer, spiritual journey, and provide … Continue reading →

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Leadership

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

You can follow your thoughtsor your thoughts can follow you © Meisaan Chan

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Pride fuels sly mutiny

Posted on January 23, 2020 by

Do not be smug when you have trained a thought!Pride fuels sly mutiny © Meisaan Chan

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Prayer is

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Prayer is the intentional reaching © Meisaan Chan

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Quiet, be quieter than a tree

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

Quiet, be quieter than a tree listen to it prattle away: Quiet, be quieter than grass listen to it grow: Quiet, be quieter than your heart listen to what it’s saying to you: Yes, those who have ears to hear … Continue reading →

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Flower bouquet, II

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

Nothing knows the power of community Nothing knows the impermanence of community then a bouquet of flowers © Meisaan Chan

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Flower bouquet, I

Posted on June 7, 2018 by

At first, I am overwhelmed by beauty I am blinded slowly, though, my eyes adjust and I start to see the subtle illness the subtle death the subtle imperfection and all of this gives me pause for praise, comfort, and … Continue reading →

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The path of emptiness

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

Let go of suffering – what are you to do with it? Let go of joy – what are you to do with it? For you will not lose what you think you will lose and you will not gain … Continue reading →

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