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Why are gurus so weird?

Posted on Feb 7th, 2008 by Angela : Spark of the Divine Fire Angela

Did you ever wonder why you'll run across a spiritual teacher who clearly has genuine insight, and then as you get to know them you'll find attachments and judgements that are almost shocking? I don't... More »

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Zen: why all the fuss?

Posted on Jan 31st, 2008 by Angela : Spark of the Divine Fire Angela

I was sitting zazen the other day, and an image came to mind. Actually, it was more like a whole story, but it only lasted a second, I swear! :-) Anyway, I was thinking of... More »

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Wanna-be Buddhist

Posted on Dec 12th, 2007 by Angela : Spark of the Divine Fire Angela

I have heard people tell me that they don't want to study Karate (or any martial art) because, they say, it's not practical, or it's too structured, too choreographed to be worthwhile. I've even heard... More »

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