October 2018

Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

‘When the journey of finding home takes ancestral homelessness into account, we begin to understand the…
Old Leaves and New Frames

Despite just landing back in my regular life in San Francisco, I was looking forward to…
Suzuki Roshi

‘So you may ask, ‘What is the real teaching of Buddha?’ If you don’t understand it…
Han-Shan

My mind is like the autumn moon Shining clean and clear in the green pool. No,…
Gesshin Greenwood

‘In the Zen tradition especially, there is a lot of emphasis places on “not thinking.” In…
Dongshan

‘Communing with the source, travel the pathways, embrace the territory and treasure the road. ‘ (Song of…
Perfection of Wisdom Sutra

‘Toward all beings maintain unbiased thoughts and speak unbiased words. Toward all beings give birth to…
Frank Ostaseski

‘We often confuse acceptance with approval. Acceptance is a loving act of an open heart. Approval…
Kobun Chino

‘There are many contemplative practices: Moonlight sitting, sunlight sitting, snow sitting, rain sitting. Whatever nature’s condition…
Adyashanti

‘The Reality that these teachings are pointing toward is not hidden, or secret, or far away.…