Oakville Zen Meditation
553 Ego: Being mindful of its behavior, which may tricl you. June 14th 25

The ego is:  “ I, me, myself, and mine”. The image of how I create, perceive myself, and act in other words: the self. This entity is perceived as unique, permanent, separate, and indispensable, all of which are delusional. It is created by our mind from a multitude of factors such as our genetic background, […]

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552 Karma: a Zen perspective Sat. June 07th 25

  KARMA  In Zen Buddhism, Karma is a central concept referring to intentional action of body, speech, or thought that is driven by decision (cetanā), leading to future consequences. The term itself comes from the Sanskrit word for "action" or "doing," and in the Buddhist context, it specifically denotes volitional actions, meaning they are done deliberately, […]

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