Ten Things to Support Us in These Times
Fascism depends on a numb and inattentive populace.
The Buddha's Hopeful Invitation to Our Human Family
The Buddha’s model offers us a balanced self-image and a true hope.
Taking Refuge
Daily, we are witnessing onslaughts on basic human rights and disregard for the safeguards of good democracy. We may wonder, "As a Buddhist, how do I practice with all of this?"
Is Sōtō Zen Practice actually useful right now?
Zen can be a means to build capacity to care for one another while stretching ourselves and the world to transform.
Each Breath Gives Life
Combine this with our koan for the 2025 spring practice period, and you’ve set yourself up with some lovely contemplation in the coming months.
Zen and the Big Questions
One of the things I love most about our tradition is that it’s the only religion whose central and uncompromising dogma is to accept nothing as dogma.
L.A. Fires: A Letter from Angelino Sangha Members
We share this not just to ask people to give, but for any expanded conversations about ongoing histories of race and place that complicate narratives on mainstream media.
Come Close, Do Nothing
This teaching is asking us to come close to all experiences – pleasant, unpleasant, neutral – and see what happens next when we don’t turn away.
Becoming a Zen Practitioner
I realized that Zen was not just something I wanted to do once in a while, but that it was something I wanted to be. It was not about my activities alone, but about my life.
All About Our BIPOC Sangha
Sangha members have repeatedly expressed value for this group as a uniquely safe spiritual and personal space in their lives.
Celebrating our Black Dharma Brothers and Sisters
Learn more about some of our BIPOC members and the work our community is doing to celebrate Black Zen.
Hello From Your New ED!
Welcoming Renkyo Heather Fehst as the new Executive Director of Clouds in Water.
Friday Night Zen: All About Boundaries
How do we lean into our “yes” without abandoning our “no”?
