Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

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Firewood Becomes Ash

Last week I was reading that the UK was expecting record temperatures – it might reach…
Between the clouds

July is generally fog season in San Francisco, but this year we are having more sunshine…
Connection in dark times

When, for a few days last week, it looked like I wouldn’t be getting up to…
Abiding with the four elements

‘The four elements return to their natures just as a child turns to its mother; Fire…
Each of the Myriad Things

I haven’t shown any photographs publicly for about two and a half years; I had three…
Pride and joy for all

I live just a couple of blocks from the Castro Theater in San Francisco, so for…
When Preferences Are Cast Aside

To founder in dislike and like is nothing but the mind’s disease – Hsin Hsin Ming…
Losing Another Friend

While I was at Tassajara, news came through of Jordan’s decline. He had been battling cancer…
What I think about when I am running

I thought about going for a run when I arrived at Tassajara on Memorial Day, but…
Becoming Butterflies

When I am co-leading retreats at Tassajara, I feel that most of my job is to…