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Backwards

Sensei told the monks this morning that the reason we can’t walk or run backwards easily or comfortably is because we aren’t supposed to be doing anything backwards. Sensei said, “Ju...

The Feast

Yesterday, after early morning meditation, Sensei told the monks they had been invited to the famous ‘thousand meal festival’ at the nearby Feast Temple. The thousand meal festival was leg...

The Photograph

This morning, Sensei and the monks walked up a mountain trail located on the northeast side the monastery. When they reached the mountain top, the view was magnificent. The group felt as if they were ...

The Question

This morning, Sensei asked the monks whom they thought cared about them the most. Greedy Monk said, “The Cook.” Sensei laughed. Humble Monk said, “Sensei.” Sensei smiled. Angry...

The Funerals

This morning, after death meditation Sensei told the monks, “Imagine that each of you has died. And Buddha has made you the priest that speaks at your cremation. What will you say as your own ob...

How things happen. How Babaji works…

On June 23rd of this year, I posted this on facebook, for helping me find hoardings in Mumbai : This was the link that detailed the request: https://rodinhoodmonastery.com/forum/topics/call-for-help-w...

The Lamps

Yesterday evening, Sensei handed earthen lamps filled with oil to each of the monks. The lamps had cotton wicks in them. Sensei said, “Monks, meditate on the light of your lamp and pray for enli...

The Gifts

A few days ago, after morning meditation, Sensei asked five of the senior monks to step up in front of him. Sensei said, “Monks, you have been diligent in your practice. I have gifts for you....

Mirror, Mirror…

A monk in the Monastery asked a mirror, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the holiest of them all?” The mirror did not reply. The monk complained to Sensei. Sensei laughed, clapped twice...

The Path

Yesterday afternoon, Sensei traveled with the monks to the “Cave of a Thousand Paths.” This was a unique Cave, carved out in a tall mountain, surrounded by dense forests. When Sensei and t...

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