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Love Dervishes – Rumi

Love Dervishes – Rumi

It takes the courage of inner majesty to stand in this doorway, where there’s no celebrating good fortune, where talk of luck is embarrassing. However your robe of patches fits is right. … Don’t pretend something other than truth. Measuring devices don’t work in this...

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New Beginnings …

New Beginnings …

“Be still … and the Universe will be revealed.” ~ Ramana Maharshi

Welcome to the new Stillness Speaks!
      … The long wait is indeed over …
…  our renovated website launched  today, June 28, 2016.

This launch is like a “beta” release, i.e., … it’s like a fully livable, newly renovated home that is still under construction but is ready enough for others to visit and enjoy while it is “finished.” … so, please come in and enjoy Stillness Speaks’ new “home” …

And, after enjoying the teachers and traditions … do explore the ongoing fresh content … and remember to not miss what’s ahead

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“… Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

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Rumi’s Poetry and Sufism …

Rumi’s Poetry and Sufism …

"... Why look for God ? .... Look for the one looking for God ... but then Why look at all ? ... He is not lost ... He is right here ... Closer than your own breath!" ~Rumi “... The supreme vision of Sufism is to see God everywhere, to view every part of creation as a...

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A Mini Introduction to Zen …

A Mini Introduction to Zen …

"...“Zen” simply means “meditation.” The word derives from “dhyana” in Hindi, which became “Chan” in Chinese, and “Zen” in Japanese. Zen is a form of Buddhist meditation - there is nothing to believe in, and nothing special to do or be - no special robes, no shaved...

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Alan Watts: Zen Bones

Alan Watts: Zen Bones

"Once upon a time, there was a Zen student who quoted an old Buddhist poem to his teacher, which says: The voices of torrents are from one great tongue, the lions of the hills are the pure body of Buddha. 'Isn't that right?' he said to the teacher. 'It is,' said the...

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“Love Shines” by Chuck Surface

“Love Shines” by Chuck Surface

Love Shines, In the Wellspring of the Heart, For no one or anything in particular. And yet… Everything and everyone Is Lit by its Grace. This is how the Flame in one Heart, Ignites the Ember in another. ~ Chuck Surface Please visit him at www.chucksurface.com Image:...

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Irina Tweedie: Daughter of Fire

Irina Tweedie: Daughter of Fire

In the West the sun was setting in a sea of shimmering golden clouds. The whole world seemed to be illumined by this vivid gold, was transformed by it. I had to cross the chowraha [circus] to get to the baker’s shop. Before entering, I stopped and turned and saw that...

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