The Moon Reflected on the Water.


A photo from this weekend.

Upaya Blog: Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water.
Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the water. The moon does not get wet, nor is the water broken. Although its light is wide and great, the moon is reflected even in a puddle an inch wide. The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in dewdrops on the grass,or even in one drop of water.
– Zen Master Eihei Dogen

Continue reading the exchange between Roshi Joan, George Dreyfus, Al Kaszniak, John Dunne, and Evan Thompson regarding attention/awareness in concentrative meditation and receptive meditation.

Air Ride

ZenAir Zafu (Meditation Cushion)

An extraordinarily comfortable meditation cushion. The secret is a durable latex insert designed and made especially for ZenWorks.

* The insert is placed in our handmade zafu cover, made from a cotton or cotton-poly broadcloth.
* The ZenAir cushion is light, very quiet, easy to inflate and deflate – perfect for home or travel.
* Originally designed for those who experience hip, back or leg pain while meditating. The air ball distributes the body’s weight evenly to minimize pressure on sensitive points.

I have been sitting on one of those zafus for several years and have given them as gifts. If you don’t sit full-lotus, these air cushions really help with your weight distribution. And they are easy to travel with.