Sunday, February 15, 2009

Early Morning Meditation

Decided on an early sit this morning. Read these words from the Buddha before settling down on the cushions:

"This intent concentration on in-and-out breathing, if cultivated and developed, is something peaceful and excellent, something pleasant in itself and a pleasant way of living also. Not only that, it dispels evil unskilled thoughts that have arisen and makes them vanish in a moment.

It is just as when in the last month of the hot season the dust and dirt fly up and suddenly a great rain lays it and makes it settle in a moment."

Followed the session with a hearty breakfast of vegan sausages, mushrooms and fried tomatoes with lashings of hot toast and peppermint tea.



Later on in the day, I went for a long walk along the River Leven with my dog Lennon to work off the effect of the fry-up and to make room for vegan Sheperd's Pie. This version is made with soya mince instead of lentils and served with brussel sprouts:






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