In the midst of what can be an awesome fear, and grief, the teachings on death and dying can also be a source of great power, wonder, and love
Read MoreZuisei shares just how the practice of love is the heart, the path, and the realization of the Buddhist teachings
Read MoreHas a teacher’s dharma talk ever confused you or seemed just out of reach? There’s a Buddhist teaching on just how we can engage with all that’s offered in four steps. It’s not about logic or intellect, it does require patience and a soft touch.
Read MoreAn intense reaction, a wayward mood, a harmful thought, all the ways in which the mind can hold us back from getting close—it may sound unlikely, yet these are precious moments. Accept their invitation to put into practice the tools explored here.
Read MoreWhat makes a good friend according to the Buddhist teachings? Because we need good friends along the spiritual path, the Buddha offered clear guidance on what is needed to see and to be that friend for others.
Read MoreThe Ocean Mind Sangha’s first Jukai ceremony - listen to and join in as Brian Pontolilo formally commits to a life guided by the ethical teachings of Buddhism with his teacher Zuisei, and the sangha.
Read MoreZuisei offers the most powerful way to face the heart of loneliness and to shed the ignorance that sustains it.
Read MoreTake a deep dive into another aspect of Zen training that prepares us to be present in our lives—koan study. This talk draws on Zen Master Dogen’s Case 114, Zhaozhou’s Dog: Does a dog have Buddha Nature?
Read MoreCould your next meal be a celebration of the sacred, no matter where or with whom? This mondo on mindful eating dives into the many ways we relate to food in light of Buddhist practice, from eating disorders and the art of parenting, to dinner parties and dining alone.
Read MoreRelating daily life and practice to Koso Uchiyama’s contemporary Zen text on the importance of zazen and letting go of thoughts in order to see the nature of the self…
Read MoreKarma Yeshe Chödrön and Karma Zopa Jigme, married couple and teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, on the reality of engaging in spiritual practice and the fragility of a human life…
Read MoreWhere we are and what we are doing is exactly right—even when it’s a struggle…
Read MoreTake a look into how our sense of self gets in the way of our lives and catch a glimpse of what remains once we let go…
Read MoreAccording to the poet David Whyte, there is a faith in loving fiercely the one who is rightfully yours. What if the one who is rightfully yours is you?
Read MoreDiscover what it means to create this world and how we might face it and ourselves in spaciousness and love…
Read MoreDelve into Koso Uchiyama’s contemporary Zen text on the importance of zazen and letting go of thoughts in order to see the nature of the self
Read MoreLooking towards restorative justice and koan practice to understand what it means to be fully present and open to all the circumstances of our lives, no matter how challenging…
Read MoreBringing a weekend sesshin to a close, Zuisei speaks of the Buddha’s life of practice and realization, focusing on the aspiration, courage and determination that supported his vow to awaken. We too can awaken…
Read MoreA continuation of the exploration of the Buddhist precepts focusing on taking refuge, highlighting the importance of understanding what it is that we take refuge in…
Read MoreWhere can we go to see and be seen through, completely? Facing reality, facing ourselves—this is the work that’s needed here and now…
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