A Method of No Method
In Zen, freedom is not understood as a product of anything, certainly not of one's own efforts.
Delusion as Teacher
You don’t know when, but if you continue to practice, very naturally, that great enlightenment penetrates your life.
Practicing with Difficulties
We can bring the practice into our bodies, or rather, bring consciousness of our bodies into our practice.
The Three Tenets
When my bearing witness is grounded in not-knowing and taking action, I feel less overwhelmed by my perceived lack of capacity to meet the problems of the world.
Generosity and Gratitude
Giving-and-receiving has to do with realizing that we are not separate, that we cannot exist on our own.
A Note to our Sangha about the Rise of White Supremacy
This is not about who you vote for, but a call to action about how we as a community can show up during this time.
Spaciousness and Connection
I want to share a couple of simple practices that help me release and relax, even in the midst of a busy life.
Lost and Found
In Buddhism (our preconceived ideas of) "gain and loss" are considered two of the main things that continually drag us into unhappiness.
Coming Home
When I return to my seat for zazen in the early morning, I feel at home; settled, connected with myself and the world.
What the rain teaches us
Consciousness gives us the ability to have an awareness of how our actions affect others and ourselves.
On ‘Down by the Riverside’
Through singing and communal expression, we find solace and strength in the present moment, transcending suffering through music and transforming pain into wisdom.
Working With A Teacher
The way we do it here is that the teacher is more like the cup into which the student can pour out whatever they need to express so that they can find their way.