. The sixth branch of the ‘Eightfold Path‘ is ‘Right Effort’ … It is the effort to put into Practice the links of the Path within our life … to keep on keepin’ on. We persevere, even those times when we just don’t feel like making the effort. “Right Intention” is the aspiration to do…

. … continuing to talk on ‘Right Livelihood’ … on a Monday morning … The workplace (like the home) is our place of Practice … Might these places be, in many ways, even more fruitful, challenging and stimulating for Zen Practice than any dusty monastery or old temple? However, to reap the benefits, we must…

. Please meet John Simon, an old Zen hound, and the talented web designer behind … TREELEAF.ORG He also was the GENIUS behind our famous Anytime Zazen Timers, available both online (click on ‘Meditate Now‘) and downloadable for Mp3 players (have a look and give them a spin, if you haven’t already). There are lots…

. I’ve had to use the ‘backup system’ due to some technical difficulties– all should be working now The fifth branch of the ‘Eightfold Path‘ is ‘Right Livelihood’ … Right Livelihood means that, as a life choice, one should earn a living in ways not harmful, and helpful and healthful to the world. Nurse, social…

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