During a hypothetical conversation with a student contemplating the difficult path of a monk or nun, a particular monk’s story came to my mind. Jigong, also known as Zen master Daoji, is often referred to as the Drunken Monk or the Mad Monk due to his unconventional lifestyle. Widely revered as the reincarnation of theContinue reading “The Tale of The Mad Monk”
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A Zen Story : Publishing the Sutras (scriptures)
Long ago in Japan, a devotee of zen decided to publish the sutras (scriptures), which at the time were only available in Chinese. The books were to be printed with wood blocks in an edition of seven thousand copies, a tremendous task. So he began by traveling and collecting donations for this purpose, from timeContinue reading “A Zen Story : Publishing the Sutras (scriptures)”
A Zen Story: Crossing the River
Two monks were once traveling together into town. They went through a shortcut passing through the woods. Half way through their travels, they were met with a river cutting across their path. As they prepare to cross the river, they noticed a young and beautiful woman in a fine dress along the side of theContinue reading “A Zen Story: Crossing the River”
A zen story: “The Gates of Heaven”
There was once a skilled Samurai who was on his journey. He had reached a certain level of mastery that he began experiencing a deeper dimension in life through his practice. Puzzled by his thoughts, he visited a zen master. He asked, “Is there really heaven and hell?”. “Who are you?” inquired the zen master.Continue reading “A zen story: “The Gates of Heaven””
A Zen Story: ”This Too Shall Pass”
A king once had all the wealth, but he felt continuously torn between happiness and agony and, he would often go into states of rage, disappointment, and depression. He knew something is not right because he had all the material things money can buy, yet his peace and happiness are never lasting. He knew thereContinue reading “A Zen Story: ”This Too Shall Pass””
A Zen Story: Who Knows What’s Good or Bad?
Once a farmer lost his horse, the neighbor came and said, “I heard you’ve lost your horse, sorry about the bad news.” The farmer simply replied “Who knows whats good or bad?”. A few days later, that horse came back, and it brought back 15 other horses. At the time, if an animal is onContinue reading “A Zen Story: Who Knows What’s Good or Bad?”
Qi Yoga Life & Why I Decided to Start this Community
Qi Yoga Life is a community with the purpose of connecting people who are on their spiritual journey, together, sharing arts of healing and evolution for the mind, body, and spirit, supporting each other to achieve their highest potential. This community is not restricted to yoga. Rather, I believe that most ancient arts are intrinsicallyContinue reading “Qi Yoga Life & Why I Decided to Start this Community”
3 Mystic Monkeys
🙈 🙉 🙊 We use these emojis in our daily messages, but do we really know the meaning behind these wise monkeys? Mahatma Gandhi practiced non-possession. What he had under his possession was very limited. A small bowl and plate, a pocket watch, spectacles, sandals and a set of 3 monkeys. We may have knownContinue reading “3 Mystic Monkeys”
Malas and it’s Connection to the Sacred Number 108
Stepping into a yoga studio, you are bound to see malas hanging around. As you hold a set of quality mala, you will immediately feel its positive energy permeate through you. Mala is a Sanskrit word which means garland. The origin of the mala remains a mystery but it has been worn by many ancientContinue reading “Malas and it’s Connection to the Sacred Number 108”
Raise Your Helping Hand
Sitting at home is NOT the only thing we can do at this moment. Did you know that your Php 20.00 can help send supply to some of our health workers here in the Philippines? That’s less than $1.00 (US). I came across Alalay Para Sa Mga Sumasagip Buhay. They’re a bunch of digital marketers whoContinue reading “Raise Your Helping Hand”
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