In Zen practice, a Mondo is a dialogue between a disciple and his master.

The normal state of mind.

My question is the following: It is said that it is necessary to return to the normal state of mind, which is your definition of the normal state of mind (or of spirit)Thanks in advance..
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In each person there is some good.

All last week was very mystical for me. I have the impression that there were really several stages. I know, retrospectively that I helped at this time some people in the need, that I did things really well, but as if it were a need, that I was to do it. But it is at the time of a conversation with my ex that in a flash all my hatred, my rage, ...

What do you mean with balance the polarities?

What do you mean with balance the polarities? And how "to react" facing the duality? "Idiot" example: I have a strong joy, must I benefit from it completely? Me, I would say yes. I have a strong sorrow, must I live it completely? Or avoid it? ... The balance in all that what is it? Nothing to live completely? Live everything completely? One ...


Zen and the problem of evil

Good day,A question worries me from a long time, concerning the possibility of evil. How the zen gives an explanation of the existence of evil, not the fact to steel an apple but concerning really monstruous acts like the ones which the paedophiles commit against children, and which are profoundly traumatizing and destructive?The answer of the ...




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