tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120182252024-03-08T02:50:11.179+00:00Moving MountainsRise up!
Step out!
Walk on...and forget.Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comBlogger770125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-63541358574202235462008-04-01T10:36:00.012+00:002013-05-06T17:26:51.231+00:00The Non-Abiding WayThis is the last posting on Moving Mountains, it's almost three years since the first one was made in Vancouver Canada just before flying to South East Asia. These have been long, and sometimes arduous, years filled with good kind and compassionate friends, known and unknown. If I've not been in touch I'm sorry, within these pages you may get an idea of why. Please come and visit me on my new Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-8968340365577245762008-03-31T21:15:00.010+00:002008-04-01T09:51:44.804+00:00The Benefits of Breathing1st April - Comments have been switched off for this post. You can leave a comment here though.Have you ever paused to notice?if your mouth is closedwhen you breath in and when you breath out?Have you ever considered?if your mouth is OPENwhile you walk in silenceand have you wondered why?Have you ever paid attention?to the soft touch of top on bottom lipand noticed the wonder of itin your toes?Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-16810763367676139422008-03-27T18:14:00.004+00:002008-03-27T18:44:20.017+00:00Alum Bay, IOWFrom Alum Bay looking towards the NeedlesYesterday I took a couple of walks. First in the Parkhurst Forest near Newport, and very near the renowned maximum security prison. And then onwards to Headon Warren and Alum Bay attracted by the the coloured sand cliffs. My original intention was to walk to Freshwater Bay over Tennyson Down however it was a bit late in the day for that after exploring theMugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-70833507651126011972008-03-27T17:54:00.001+00:002008-03-27T17:57:17.686+00:00Walking The Camino de SantiagoJust take a look at what Ruth, a member of our lay community in Vancouver, Canada is contemplating doing.I've been mentally preparing for this trip for sometime now, however, I still have doubts as to the sanity of an old woman with worn out knees and other signs of impermanence, doing such a trip.Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-75786295006721577972008-03-27T10:07:00.002+00:002008-03-30T07:28:10.193+00:00The British Buddhist Landscape – Transplantation and GrowthIt's interesting how the word gets around. This morning I had an email from a Taiwanese Buddhist nun studying in England, with whom I've had periodic contact with over the years. She was kindly letting me know about the annual conference of the Network of Buddhist Organizations which will be held in June at Taplow Court, Taplow, Nr Maidenhead, Berkshire.Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-85382992309659003532008-03-25T20:43:00.004+00:002008-03-25T21:01:08.260+00:00Remembering the Power of RespectAs they contemplated in this manner, the old monks began to treat each other with extraordinary respect on the off chance that one among them might be the Messiah. And on the off off chance that each monk himself might be the Messiah, they began to treat themselves with extraordinary respect.And respect extends to all that we encounter making our land the land of the Buddhas and Ancestors. A bow Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-61674864703318634772008-03-24T21:27:00.010+00:002008-03-24T22:04:20.252+00:00Oceans of Merit Needed - Cat AdoptionA reader is relocating from Florida and needs to place her two cats before the end of the month. This is heart breaking for a devoted cat lover. She may need to drive West with them on the back seat...unless they find new homes. Today I definitely got both cats up on the shelter website -- if you want something done it's necessary to do it oneself sometimes. There must have been a Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-55683326970411402912008-03-24T21:19:00.002+00:002008-03-24T21:26:02.647+00:00Hidden TreasureGetting out is a welcomed break from work on Jade Mountains. At the moment I'm adding categories to all of my postings, as well as poking around the OBC web sites for teaching material link to. I found hidden treasure!Found on the Lions Gate Buddhist Priory website an extract from a letter Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett sent in 1979 in answer to one from a lay trainee.I cannot explain how to keep the Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-30179066810562006042008-03-24T20:29:00.006+00:002008-03-24T21:19:11.361+00:00Good Food, and then Exercise by the SeaWith a break in the clouds I ventured forth for a walk after my very very vegi lunch. As luck would have it the sun came out and Culver Cliff turned a glowing chalky white. I can see the cliff way off in the distance from the front door of where I'm staying. I've grown fond of the view. Lunch, I'm really packing in the vegi. Culver Cliff at the extreme Eastern end of the Island, from Shanklin Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-48556608322309785382008-03-22T21:50:00.003+00:002008-03-23T14:27:28.013+00:00Your Suggestions PleaseHere is the text for the About section of Jade Mountains. As you can see I'm linking to a selection of postings. I'd appreciate your suggestions on what would be good to include. Who? I'm a female disciple and Dharma Heir of the late Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett having been ordained by her at Shasta Abbey California in 1981 and named a Master in 2000. Since 1996 I've served as the international O.B.CMugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-49409155597729550212008-03-21T21:47:00.003+00:002008-03-21T22:05:27.954+00:00Have a Taste or TwoWhile out and about deciding on sites to link to for Jade Mountains I stumbled across a post about Telford Buddhist Priory which gives a taste of the place and people. The whole blog is worth a look see:Buddhism in Britain A journal of a year spent communicating with and visiting Buddhist groups, organisations and individuals around the UK, on behalf of the Network of Buddhist Organisations (UK).Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-44597535450109076182008-03-19T21:48:00.005+00:002008-03-19T23:13:57.597+00:00Walking, Sifting and Sorting Freshwater Bay in the morning. Yesterday was a long day. Freshwater Bay at 9.30 am on a cold morning was not inviting at all especially as I was about to follow the coast, on foot, for twelve miles. Like my friends I've been reporting on recently I enjoyed a lively back and forth in my mind about continuing on with the plan. I continued on, for better or for worse. The trail ahead towards ChaleMugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-34454699020614323712008-03-17T21:33:00.007+00:002008-03-17T22:58:15.246+00:00Time for CelebrationsNext week a loyal reader of this blog is going to receive the Precepts at the Ten Precepts Retreat at Throssel. The retreat will start on Saturday. We have been in correspondence talking back and forth as she works through the inevitable Shall I, or shall I not, cancel? Will I, or will I not, be able to go through with the commitment to formally become a Buddhist? Her story is much the same as myMugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-89513836357682695492008-03-15T17:35:00.007+00:002008-03-15T18:39:20.616+00:00Small Steps Big ChangesA good friend has been readying herself to have hip replacement surgery. Here follows excerpts from our recent correspondence.So I phoned today for my annual medical check-up, and as I put the receiver down, a little voice said, call your surgeon, to which I replied, Oh, I don't think so, this is enough for one day to which the little voice replied, call your surgeon, to which I replied, well, I Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-87905151993114420392008-03-13T21:03:00.002+00:002008-03-13T21:05:29.174+00:00CommentsI've spent quite some time this evening leaving answers to comments left over the last couple of weeks or so. I'm sorry not to have kept up with the comments lately.Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-48903648241732606102008-03-11T21:29:00.006+00:002008-03-11T22:55:33.905+00:00Photography Revisited Waves at Freshwater Bay, Isle of WightAt the moment there are severe gale warnings posted for northern Britain. Last night the Isle of Wight and the south coast got a beating with much flooding. These waves bursting up over the sea defences at Freshwater Bay had a small group of photographers trying their luck to catch a big one without getting soaked. Fortunately I remained dry.Just up the roadMugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-30652328440900473712008-03-09T18:09:00.005+00:002008-03-09T19:19:48.891+00:00Way MarkersThe rain slants across the open field. My windward pocket is filling up with water, I shift my guide book to leeward. Five solid hours on my feet and still a long way from home base. The question has to be asked, Why am I doing this? There is no good answer. Just keep on walking, one heavy booted burning footed step after the other.I know it is a sign of tiredness when I know better than the Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-60436066385059681622008-03-05T22:57:00.002+00:002008-03-05T23:00:48.461+00:00Mini Golf Shanklin, I.O.WMini Golf Shanklin, I.O.W, originally uploaded by Mugo.I have a flickr account where you can see what I've seen.Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-80544470206184778062008-03-04T14:07:00.013+00:002008-03-04T15:20:55.040+00:00Walking and Talking To-day I was walking on the narrow light green strip marked South Downs. Wonderful! On Stane Street crossing the South Downs going south. Stane Street, sometimes called Stone Street (Stane is simply an old spelling of "stone" which was commonly used to differentiate paved Roman roads from muddy native trackways), is the modern name given to an important Roman road in England that linked London Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-24766630641202589042008-03-03T22:55:00.004+00:002008-03-03T23:44:42.176+00:00Here and NowHere are my hosts of the last two days moving towards Chichester Cathedral. We walked around the old walls of Chichester this morning. There's Greyfriers where William Blake was tried for....? Following the thread of interest (and curiosity) Wikipedia gave us the answer.He (William Blake) rejected all forms of imposed authority; indeed, he was charged with assault and uttering seditious and Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-25670268837934319042008-03-02T14:07:00.004+00:002008-03-05T23:03:18.008+00:00Balance MattersPhotographer unknown, great picture. Whoops! It is time for me to leave Reading Buddhist Priory and be on my way further south. There is not much more south to England and after that there is an island just off the south coast. That's where I'll be, the Isle of Wight, for most of March with the intention of resting before flying to North America in late April or early May.My thought today is Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-74440932618725262432008-02-29T22:18:00.006+00:002008-02-29T22:40:56.774+00:00DelightIn this moment there is nothingwhich comes to be.In this moment there is nothingwhich ceases to be.Thus, in this moment there is no birthand death to be brought to an end.Thus, there is absolute peace in thispresent moment,Although it is just this moment,there is not limit to this moment.And herein is eternal delight.Hui NengSitting and working in the priors office at Reading Buddhist Priory nearMugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-18431282310348462042008-02-25T22:23:00.005+00:002008-02-25T22:41:13.911+00:00RecommendationsI've cast my vote, my choice for Canada Reads is Icefields by Thomas Wharton. Tom writes the blog The Logogryph which has Buddhist content I've linked to in the past. I support both the book and the author. As for the nomination mentioned a couple of days ago. It went to the late Michael of One Foot in Front of the Other. The poem Fatigue was recommended to me by a sangha friend.Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-59206578283527621122008-02-24T14:35:00.005+00:002008-02-24T15:07:23.161+00:00Complimentary TeaProgress with the new Jademountains site is going ahead apace. It will however take me some time to learn how to 'drive' the new behind-the-scenes machinery. Nothing is hurting for Jade being off-line so there is no rush to open up the doors before all is ready.Being away from the monastery and my usual daily schedule provides me with an opportunity to contemplate the direction I'd like to take Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12018225.post-33301137556405296652008-02-23T23:35:00.005+00:002008-02-24T10:05:21.164+00:00Blogisattva AwardsWell here is a bit of fun, Moving Mountains has been nominated in the following category for the 2008 Blogisattva Awards.Best Achievement Blogging in the First Person [as a diarist; writing of events in one's life; offering thoughts; or by venturing out into the world, gonzo style]; 5 nominees; [blog, blogger]:Hardcore Zen; Brad WarnerIntegral Options Cafe; William HarrymanKathmandu for You; Mugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01211229946986469783noreply@blogger.com