by Matt Belair | Mar 16, 2014 | Philosophy, Self Development, Uncategorized, video, Zen
Rainn Wilson talks about his view on the coming global revolution. I agree with this video as I see humanity moving from a destructive self serving consciousness to a new awakened consciousness. The characteristics of this evolved consciousness will be love,...
by Matt Belair | Mar 5, 2014 | Buddhism, Philosophy, Self Development, Self Development and Positive Thought, self help, Uncategorized, Zen
In this brief video by Alan Watts about the real you it contains more truth than I can express and mystery in it’s simplicity for those who are in the process of waking up or enlightenment. The main principle of this brief video is realizing that you are one...
by Matt Belair | Feb 27, 2014 | Buddhism, Philosophy, Self Development, self help, Uncategorized, Zen
Buddhists believe that the root of all suffering comes from desire or attachment. Our society shoves consumerism down our throats daily, which most people don’t realize causes us to acquire an unconscious belief that “we don’t have enough”...
by Matt Belair | Feb 26, 2014 | Self Development, Self Development and Positive Thought, Uncategorized, Zen
It’s All for You Every sunrise Every full moon Every smile Every tear Every song Every love Every heartache It’s only for you All for you To grow To learn To let go To surrender It is you It’s all for you The Famous Zen Story of Non Attachement Kitano Gempo, abbot of...
by Matt Belair | Mar 21, 2013 | Blog, Buddhism, Philosophy, Self Development, Self Development and Positive Thought, self help, Uncategorized, Zen
The process of awakening can also be thought as the relief of suffering, to be more specific self suffering meaning the self torture your mind puts on you. It’s kind of wild to think that all of our suffering is caused by ourselves and not by external forces...
by Matt Belair | Mar 20, 2013 | Blog, Philosophy, Uncategorized, video, Zen
What is existence? Who am I? Is everything connected? As a student of Zen and Philosophy I am of the firm belief that we are all connected and we are all one, separation is an illusion. Oneness is a common theme in Zen, Buddhism, and many theories in philosophy and...