A talk on the power of loving-kindness in the face of difficulty and uncertainty
Read MoreA talk—given on the heels of the US election—on the importance of staying grounded and clear in the face of difficulty
Read MoreA talk on Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness. “When I love you, I maintain my freedom, I respect my freedom”
Read MoreOn the significance of ango, or "peaceful dwelling," and the role of the shuso or chief disciple in Zen Buddhism. Zuisei touches on themes of empowerment, self worth, and trust in ourselves and our practice
Read MoreA talk on the eight ways of cultivatingloving-kindness
Read MoreA talk on the practice of metta or loving-kindness—includes a guided meditation
Read MoreA talk on the power of taking refuge and giving generously—one of the virtues of practicing in community and being one another’s support.
Read MoreWhy do we do what we do? Is there another way to answer this question than with the word “because”…?
Read MoreTraditional teachings on zazen (silent meditation) and the jhanas, and an inspiring, gentle reminder to return to your cushion
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.
Read MoreRestlessness and worry roil the mind like the wind roils water, robbing it of its calm. The antidote? Mindfulness.
Read MoreA live, spontaneous engagement of the dharma between teacher and students
Read MoreWhen we’re at peace within ourselves, unshakeable determination flourishes.
Read MoreSimplicity is a quality of being—a type of generosity (the Eight Grave Precept). A powerful tool, simplicity is a way for us to wake up to reality as it is.
Read MoreUsing gratitude and mindfulness of breathing to work with conflict.
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