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Eat Your Zen

Posted on Oct 9th, 2008 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

http://the12stepbuddhist.com/?p=414 Excerpt, "Sure, Buddhism addresses attachment. But in the case of the addict it’s more like Attachment Gone Wild. For this we need a serious, specific form of medicine. For me, it’s the 12-Steps and... More »

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Indigestion

Big Mind. Buddha Mind. One Mind.

Posted on May 31st, 2007 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

May 31st, 2007 Today is the anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment, and a full moon. Big Mind. Buddha Mind. One Mind. Since me and you really are interdependent, dependently arising and empty of inherently existing essence,... More »

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Wilamette_mthood

Integration

Posted on Mar 16th, 2007 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

Saturday - AA Speaker Meeting Sunday - Namkhai Norbu Dzogchen practice group at my house, followed by AA Step Study and 11pm-5am shift on the AA hotline. Monday -  Intergroup service commitment for AA. Normally... More »

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D_bitterend_05

When Buddhas Kill

Posted on Feb 1st, 2007 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

Tonight I went to my Zen center for sitting practice and discussion group. I'd taken a hiatus from the Zen center in mid-summer because I had a problem with the teacher. He'd suddenly given up... More »

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Birdhouse

Dharma Neurosis (and other spiritual trips)

Posted on Nov 17th, 2006 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

" We feel that we are members of a special club, which is called spirituality, and that it is a little better than the regular club, which is called samsara. However, aside from the labels,... More »

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Retreat

Interviewed by the Jazz Society of Oregon:

Posted on Aug 31st, 2006 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

JSO Jazz Scene -d

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Dedication Empowers Jazz Experience

Posted on Jun 29th, 2006 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

So today was indeed a very powerful day. I had a full schedule planned with an episode of PJJ-TV, which is always grueling, followed by my Thursday jazz jam. I didn't even want to leave... More »

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near death ...or as close as I ever want to be

Posted on Jun 26th, 2006 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

So we have been trying to explore primitive Hot Springs in Oregon and Washington. We went last week and couldn't find one after an hour in the bush, so we went back this weekend to... More »

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Windriver

Zen, Tibetans or Power of Now?

Posted on Jun 20th, 2006 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

Am I confused or what? I've been studying and practising zen on and off since the 80's. But now there's a problem with my current zen teacher. I've been very into Eckhart Tolle teachings for... More »

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Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist

Welcome to the Black Samba Zaadz Blog

Posted on Jun 13th, 2006 by Blacksamba : the 12 Step Buddhist Blacksamba

This blog is a writing area for me to document my spiritual journey. I'll use this to collect my thoughts, get feedback from the community and make notes for a book.  Also, listen to my... More »

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