There is a transcendent awareness, a Big Mind, a Big Heart, present and readily accessible to each and every one of us. When we realize it, we see it is the source of true peace, happiness, satisfaction, courage and joy. — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
Because of our belief in being separate, we fall into all kinds of harmful actions and deeds that create more problems for us. Competitiveness is a big one—trying to get ahead of others, stepping on each other. We become frustrated… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
So if we look at progress, or evolution, or we look at accomplishment in our life, the key is to be continually moving on,… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
True zazen is surrendering every moment. But surrendering to what? It really does not matter what we call it: God or the Tao or… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
There is a transcendent awareness, a Big Mind, a Big Heart, present and readily accessible to each and every one of us. When we… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
When we really let go, we become everything. At that point we are identified with all things: the flower, the oak tree, the morning… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
Because of our belief in being separate, we fall into all kinds of harmful actions and deeds that create more problems for us. Competitiveness… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
To accept the truth of who you really are takes nothing short of realization. You have to see the diamond for yourself. — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
These various forms appear different in shape and size, yet they are of a single essence. . . . The Sixth Patriarch called it… — Dennis Merzel Copy Share Image
