The Unfolding of The Noble Eightfold Path
Just about everybody begins practicing The Noble Eightfold Path with some misconceptions …
Reflections on CIMC
“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.”—Thoreau One week and 38 …
Living with the Unknown
No matter how long we have been practicing the Dharma, there are those moments when …
The Heart At Home In The Body
The Pali word Citta can be translated to Heart or Mind. There are two different words in …
Other People Are Not the Problem
Long ago, while reading Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, I had a flash bulb …
Turning Toward the Relationships in our Lives: Small Moments, Many Times
I offer this essay in honor of long-time CIMC supporter Dr. Jack Engler who devoted his …
Our practice is the practice of intimacy – part 2
The practice of intimacy is beginning to see how we separate ourselves from what we’re …
Our practice is the practice intimacy – part 1
Our practice is the practice of intimacy. Obviously, this is not the only way to describe …
Intention and Resolve
Once again, the time of year has come for traditional New Year’s resolutions. These are …
Reflections on CIMC in my 90th year
When I started CIMC nearly four decades ago, my hope was to create a sanctuary in the …
The Bliss of an Everyday Practice
We don’t practice meditation for the purpose of attempting to fix ourselves, and the …
Revisiting a Treasured Friend
We all may remember one of those memorable moments when a friend gives us a book that …