Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

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Making The Unwanted Wanted

Even now, decades after, I wash my face with cold water – Not for discipline, nor…
The Life Force Of This Moment

It was 112 degrees when I arrived at Wilbur on Friday afternoon; I think that is…
The Reality of All Things

I think it is typical that people who practise non-residentially, and for whom attending a retreat…
Sitting Practice

On my commutes, I am still enjoying spending at least a part of the time reading…
Michael Stone

‘The world is vast and the body and breath are spacious when we are at ease…
What I think about when I am riding

There is a well-known zen story I was reminded of this weekend. Here is one version…
What I think about when I am running

‘If we go somewhere on foot, we know the way perfectly, whereas if we go by…
Katagiri Roshi

‘We can see the original principle of existence in the life of a tree, a pebble,…
Hui-neng

‘If people question you about principles, if they ask about being, reply with nonbeing; if they…
Loving the Mountains

Being at Tassajara feels like a skin I put on, and most times it feels like…