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  • Seigen Gyoshi

    One day a monk asked Master Seigen Gyoshi, “What was Master Bodhidharma’s intention in coming to…

  • Jamelle Bouie

    ‘We’re coming up on the 250th anniversary of 1776, of the Declaration of Independence and the…

  • Cynthia Ozick

    AcclaimNature’s hues in fall and spring gold and rust lilac and rose azaleas aflame petal and…

  • Dogen

    ‘Even when you are uncertain, do not use this one day wastefully. It is a rare…

  • Suzuki Roshi

    ‘There are not two schools. We should be gradual and sudden school. Why we are sudden…

  • New Name and Robe

    Over the years a few people have asked me about receiving the precepts. Since I have…

  • Issho Fujita

    ‘The center of gravity of the head is located in front of the pivot point of…

  • About Time

    The Dogen study group is looking at the Continuous Practice fascicle, as you will see from…

  • Hilary Mantel

    ‘You use two terms interchangeably: “meaning” and “purpose”. I don’t think they’re the same. I’m not…

  • Jane Hirshfield

    I have a ream of paper,a cartridge of ink, almonds,coffee,a wool scarf for warmth. Whatever handcuffs…