say what you mean
mean what you say
and don't say it mean

silence is golden

Electrons are in a state of perpetual
potential until viewed or measured-
The smallest units of the universe like electrons or photons, which form our life experiences are
not solid and stable. They exist as a potential of any one of many future circumstances/selves
—or what is known by physicists as a 'superposition', or sum, of all probabilities. Until we
observe or define any object or experience, it exists as a potential of infinite possibilities - all at
the same time.
At its most... read more

Not knowing is giving up fixed ideas about myself and the universe. What is this practice about? How do I realize my true nature? Simply drop off ideas and perceptions. just what I was talking about: different cultures, the different lineages, different practices. Let go of al ideas we have about that stuff. And what about ideas about practice. What is realization? I bet some idea came up. What is realization? Jizo says, not knowing, that's the realization. No matter what idea is dancing your... read more

from "Non-violent communication" by Marshall Rosenberg


Honestly expressing:

1. How I am without blaming or criticizing. Separate observation from evaluation.

The concrete actions I am observing (seeing, hearing, remembering, imagining) that are contributing (or not contributing) to my well-being:

"When I (see, hear)..."



2. How I am feeling in relation to these actions :

"I feel..."



3. The life energy in the form of needs, values, desires, expectations or ... read more

These are graduated steps. Hopefully the issue can be settled with the first step. See below for more information.

Talk directly to the person involved in your grievance. Using non-judgmental communication reach agreement on what action to take to resolve the problem.
Ask a third person (that all parties agree to) to act as a facilitator and mirror for your dialog. Reach a solution with the input from a disinterested third person.
Present the problem to a grievance council that i... read more

How to avoid gossip, talking in the bushes, hearsay, rumor mongering and other misdemeanors.



One of the most important guidelines for harmony in a community is the practice of direct communication. When we are triggered by someone or something it is very tempting to talk about it among our friends. At SWZC we practice taking our upset to the person who triggered it or to the person or group most able to do something about the situation that triggered the upset.



If you f... read more

Eastern traditions have often referred to the concept of "Self is Consciousness" This has been mainly known in the Hindu or the vedanta tradition. In Buddhism, however it was considered to approach this subject without any preconceived ideologies attached to anything called Self.

I have been studying the concept of Self from a very vedic standpoint, not to mention have often thought very hard on the principles offered by other traditions wherein, one could visualize the supreme reality of ... read more