Sangha News

Where did you put your shoes?

September 13th, 2024

Zen – Inner Balance
Dharma Mountain
August 2024


Bowing Down in Mystery

September 4th, 2024

Zen – Inner Balance
Dharma Mountain
August 2024


Following his recipe

August 14th, 2024

Satori kitchen at Dharma Mountain dealt with a record number of participants in the summer retreat. Many sannyasins are involved in making it possible to serve delicious, tasty and fresh food to everyone. We asked some of them how it was, and what the work in the kitchen means for
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A unique commune in the forest 

August 12th, 2024

One of the accommodation options offered by Dharma Mountain during retreats is camping. For many who have experienced it, camping has become an important part of the retreats in Norway. The camp has its own infrastructure setup, ready to receive the campers and meet their every need. It is a
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Beyond the Blissful Spring

June 11th, 2024

Immersed in the beautyof spring green leaves and blooming flowers,of bumble bees and enchanting birds,we recall that they all do their natural thing.Unconsciously. Carefully guided to open our heartsin exploring our boundarieswith ourselves, with our friends,we realize that boundaries are not natural.They are meant to vanish,so we too can become
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The Door

September 1st, 2023

You turn me completely aroundand show me that the door opens inward, not outward,and I must lay down everything I hold in my handsbefore I can step inside. Even though it seems dark and I am afraid,I hear your voice saying,Come.And as I walkthe darkness becomes radiant, open and vastand
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The buttercup close

July 2nd, 2023

I had forgotten to hold the buttercup closeand let its bright yellow reflect on my chin. I had forgotten to let the soft willow leavespass slowly through my handsand to let the wind caress my neck for no gain nor reason. I had forgotten to hear the little robin’s calland
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This flame

July 27th, 2022

This flame in my heartis all that I feelwhen I sit with you. What is this sweet, pure fire of yours?What is it, Master?I cannot say. But I can feeland in that feeling,you come. And your loveignites me. Burning all the weeds,banishing darkness with its light. And this flame in
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