Tag Archives: Buddhism

When in fury

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Surrender your fury –not that you extinguish itbut that you give it to me aflameand I will brandishwatch me brandishremoving the you until it’s pure rage, no egoonly in my handsholy, holy, holy © Meisaan Chan

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After the dolphins, during the sunpour

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

Well, this moment is ridiculously beautiful, I say to GodRemember this in ridiculous pain, God says to meTouch eternal truth © Meisaan Chan

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Parable of the countless open doors

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

There once was a woman who entered a mansion with countless rooms and countless open doors, and each door led into a place of light and fragrance. She walked up and down the endless corridors. Then, overwhelmed, she sat down … Continue reading →

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What weakens the bond

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

When the bond is listeningany distraction from listeningweakens the bond When the bond is surrenderany wavering from surrenderweakens the bond © Meisaan Chan

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Offerings

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Meisaan Chan

In the silence, incense burns;in the fragrance, mind lifts © Meisaan Chan

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Relinquishing the self

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Meisaan Chan

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 Meisaan Chan

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 Meisaan Chan

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 Meisaan Chan

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 Meisaan Chan

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

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