A talk—given on the heels of the US election—on the importance of staying grounded and clear in the face of difficulty
Read MoreThe Second Bodhisattva Vow, aka the Buddhist go-to guide to a rich and fulfilling life.
Read MoreKeep your spiritual practice alive and strong—to vow is a powerful daily practice, and it is essential for lay Zen practitioners.
Read MoreOn the first bodhisattva vow—sentient beings are numberless, I vow to save them or what it means to love, even when it is difficult to do so
Read MoreOn the fourth bodhisattva vow—the buddha way is unattainable, I vow to attain it, and its relationship to the three doors of karma
Read MoreThe third bodhisattva vow—the dharmas are boundless, I vow to master them—speaks of the importance of letting everything in our lives teach us.
Read MoreSloth and torpor is a subtle turning away of our vows, but we can always return and re-engage with what is most important to us.
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