it's all dhamma.

dhamma (Skt. dharma): (1) event, phenomenon; (2) mental quality; (3) teaching; (4) nibbana

A hand moves, and the fire’s whirling takes different shapes:
All things change when we do.
The first word, ‘Ah,’ blossoms into all others.
Each of them is true.

Kûkai (710–784CE), trans. by Jane Hirshfield

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Teachings from the Buddha-dhamma, nondual, and other contemplative traditions. A place to share things I'm reading and listening to, and to engage in dialogue.

I've been a Theravadan practitioner for around 10 years. Before that, I focused on Ch'an/Zen as a religion major in university. Currently I am a student at NYZCCC in the foundations of Buddhist contemplative care program.

I welcome your questions, and invite you to listen and reflect further with me.

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