Recognize four good-hearted friends: helper, friend, counselor, and one ...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

After the rain, when everything slowly drips and eventually dries out, there is time to relax and just witness. 

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Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there's nothing...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen video #13

Fountains are a refreshing way to pass the time. 

Spiritual friendship is the forerunner of the arising of the factors of ...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #12

Spiritual friendship is the forerunner of the arising of the factors of enlightenment.  

The refreshing vibrancy of a waterfall never fails to rejuvenate.

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If you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him like a gu...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #11

IF you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him like a guide to hidden treasure.

Sometimes there's nothing more relaxing and refreshing that just sitting there and listening to the sound of the rain fall. 

Whatever is not yours: let it go. Your letting go will be for your long-...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #10

Whatever is not yours: let go of it. Your letting go of it will be for your long-term happiness and benefit

One a peaceful nature trail, the sounds of birds and nature rejuvenate. 

One who has spiritual friends abandons what is unwholesome and develops ...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #9

One who has spiritual friends abandons what is unwholesome and develops what is wholesome

There are spots on the shore of the San Francisco Bay that are calm and quiet and let you absorb the positive energy of the water.

I will not look at another’s bowl intent on finding fault: a training to...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video # 8

I will not look at another’s bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed

Life springs up in a garden when attention and care are given.

The Great Buddha teaches that meditation is the vehicle with which we can reach Enlightenment. For people in the modern world, meditation is a difficult concept to practice. No one seems to have the time for anything anymore. We’re all too busy doing everything to have time to do something so simple as meditation. Sitting down, stopping, and just existing, even while the world screams passed us seems so hard. How could anyone sit quietly with just themselves for 20 minutes.

It takes practice to meditate in the way that can bring peace and tranquility. But you don’t have to give up. They say 20 minutes of clear, uninterrupted meditation is best, but it would be easier to start with something shorter. That’s why 2 to Zen exists. Here, you can start off slow and short. Just 2 minutes of mindful, nature-based meditation to clear your mind and find a moment, or 2, of peace. Try it, and enjoy.

 

Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

Purity and impurity depend on oneself; no one can purify another

2 to Zen Video #7

Even the briefest of moments contemplating life can be refreshing, like the puddles that collect after the rain.

The Great Buddha teaches that meditation is the vehicle with which we can reach Enlightenment. For people in the modern world, meditation is a difficult concept to practice. No one seems to have the time for anything anymore. We’re all too busy doing everything to have time to do something so simple as meditation. Sitting down, stopping, and just existing, even while the world screams passed us seems so hard. How could anyone sit quietly with just themselves for 20 minutes.

It takes practice to meditate in the way that can bring peace and tranquility. But you don’t have to give up. They say 20 minutes of clear, uninterrupted meditation is best, but it would be easier to start with something shorter. That’s why 2 to Zen exists. Here, you can start off slow and short. Just 2 minutes of mindful, nature-based meditation to clear your mind and find a moment, or 2, of peace. Try it, and enjoy.

Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #6: Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts. 

There's just something so soothing and refreshing about being on the lake side absorbing the positive energy.

The Great Buddha teaches that meditation is the vehicle with which we can reach Enlightenment. For people in the modern world, meditation is a difficult concept to practice. No one seems to have the time for anything anymore. We’re all too busy doing everything to have time to do something so simple as meditation. Sitting down, stopping, and just existing, even while the world screams passed us seems so hard. How could anyone sit quietly with just themselves for 20 minutes.

It takes practice to meditate in the way that can bring peace and tranquility. But you don’t have to give up. They say 20 minutes of clear, uninterrupted meditation is best, but it would be easier to start with something shorter. That’s why 2 to Zen exists. Here, you can start off slow and short. Just 2 minutes of mindful, nature-based meditation to clear your mind and find a moment, or 2, of peace. Try it, and enjoy.

Watching after yourself, you watch after others. Watching after others, ...

By Doug Clark
Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #5: Watch after yourself, you watch after others. Watching after others, you watch after yourself. 

The warmth and light of a fire is comforting. One cold nights, the light and heat remind oneself of the coming day and the possibilities it brings.

The Great Buddha teaches that meditation is the vehicle with which we can reach Enlightenment. For people in the modern world, meditation is a difficult concept to practice. No one seems to have the time for anything anymore. We’re all too busy doing everything to have time to do something so simple as meditation. Sitting down, stopping, and just existing, even while the world screams passed us seems so hard. How could anyone sit quietly with just themselves for 20 minutes.

It takes practice to meditate in the way that can bring peace and tranquility. But you don’t have to give up. They say 20 minutes of clear, uninterrupted meditation is best, but it would be easier to start with something shorter. That’s why 2 to Zen exists. Here, you can start off slow and short. Just 2 minutes of mindful, nature-based meditation to clear your mind and find a moment, or 2, of peace. Try it, and enjoy.

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2 to Zen: Week in Review

 By Doug Clark

Head Writer - The Inspiration Engine

2 to Zen Video #1: May all beings have happy minds. 

A peaceful and serene little waterfall into a tiny pool will help the meditative state.

2 to Zen: Video #2: It is in the nature of things that joy arises in a person free from remorse.

The soft rustling sound of the breeze through the greenery is a subtle but gently sound that helps to quiet the noise of life.

2 to Zen: Video #3: You should train like this: ‘I will have good friends, companions, and associates.

After the rain, small gently streams flow. Although temporary and soon to dry up, these rain-fueled streams can be quaint and beautiful.