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The Book of Serenity
Dizang asked Fayan, “Where are you going?” Fayan said, “Around on pilgrimage.” Dizang said, “What is…
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Dogen
‘A fish swims in the ocean, and no matter how far it swims there is no…
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Sewing Buddha’s Robe
Apart from one occasion, the shuso ceremonies have been the first time I have worn my…
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What I think about when I am riding
The weather in England had some part to play in my willingness to take off for…
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What I think about when I am running
Last week I pushed myself perhaps a little too much. It was probably a reaction to…
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What I think about when I am riding
In the south London borough of Southwark, where I used to live, there is a building…
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Identity and Opinions
My sister-in-law, who is more attuned to social niceties than other members of my immediate family,…
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What I think about when I am riding
‘Each moment is perfect if you don’t compare it’ (Byron Katie) A friend of mine noticed…
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Roaming Zen
Over the weekend I was imagining how I would write up the inaugural Roaming Zen, not…
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Power, Agency and Control
Another attempt to think out loud on the subject of diversity: In the discussion around the…
Shundo David Haye - Zen Priest 