Fear can be practiced, no matter how strong or subtle it appears to us. Drawing on the Buddhist sutras, this talk illustrates the path of meeting our fears and moving beyond them.
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 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 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 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…
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