Tag Archives: tao & zen

Happiness Cannot Be Pursued

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Christopher Chase

“Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.” ~Paramahansa Yogananda For over 200 years “the pursuit of happiness” has been thought of as a self-evident truth and human … Continue reading →

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Realize You are the Earth – Thich Nhat Hanh

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Christopher Chase

“We need a real awakening, enlightenment, to change our way of thinking and seeing things. To breathe in and be aware of your body and look deeply into it, realise you are the Earth and your consciousness is also the … Continue reading →

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The Taoist View of the Universe – Alan Watts

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Christopher Chase

“Taoists view the universe as the same as, or inseparable from, themselves so that Lao-tzu could say, “Without leaving my house, I know the whole universe.” This implies that the art of life is more like navigation than warfare, for what … Continue reading →

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Being a Buddha: Transcending the Idea of Self/Other

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Christopher Chase

“More important than identification with a religion is to live the teachings― to focus on being peaceful, loving, joyful, generous, grateful, mindful and kind. To “be the change,” as Gandhi put it, transcending the conceptual categories and divisions in our heads.” When Western … Continue reading →

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