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Archive for the ‘- Meditation Space’ Category Meditation Space: Boston, MA
In Pamplona it’s the running the bulls. During Holi in Mathura it’s an explosion of colored powders. And at the Boston Shambhala Center it’s the stacking of the meditation cushion known as the Gomden. Each of these traditions has its own flavor, developing slowly over time.
In 1981 the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche introduced the “Gomden,” a firm, foam core, meditation seat. Not only did this enrich the experience of the meditator, but it made possible “the stacking of the Gomdens.”
Uniform size and stability of the Gomden means they can be ... continue reading
 Meditation Space: A House?
Let’s face it. A house is not Zen.
I never really wanted a house. It was my wife’s idea.
My ideal scenario was to live in a van. There are many advantages to a van. Maybe it’s a guy thing.
For one, who ever heard of painting a van? I mean the inside. This just wouldn’t come up. There is something beautiful about steel, whatever color it’s painted.
Second, keeping the van clean would be easy. Cleaning my house is like cleaning the Potala Palace in Lhasa. There are more rooms than I care ... continue reading
 Meditation Space: Yours, That Is
The Zen Novice finished his first meal at the monastery. Anxious to begin his journey to enlightenment he asked his Master “Now What?” The Master replied, “Now wash your bowl.”
—-Zen Parable
Michael, Can We Talk?
Michael, my dear, we have to talk. No, I didn’t say “Tawk” I said “Talk.” Seriously, have you noticed something? It’s getting crowded around here. It’s like you’re running out of room. It almost feels cramped. Why is that? I think you know.
The last time you sat down to practice mindfulness meditation, before ... continue reading
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