Bodhicitta - Where Suffering, Longing, and Love Meet

Shinmon Michael Newton suggests that when our longing for connection and wisdom matures into universal care, then we can vow to keep opening our heart for the whole net of life.

What is There to Hold on to?

Myosen River explores the wisdom of taking-up and letting-go at same time.

Sewing Buddha’s Robe

Nin-En Susan Elbe explores robes and rakusu as a symbol of authentic transmission between teacher and student. The robe itself is the dharma, it is a teaching, it is truth.

Grief and Refuge

Loss is unavoidable in our lives. Shinmon Michael Newton asks: How do we stay with the pain of loss? How can we allow the present moment to simply be?

Rest Relaxation and Zen

Myoshin Kate McCandless, reflects on how making space for restoration and recuperation can be the antidote for a dull or agitated mind, thus leading to open awareness.

“Rest so that you can give full expression to your life.”

Taking Refuge on the Full Moon

Myoshin Kate McCandless offers guidance for understanding the bodhisattva vows in a deeply personal way, helping us to live a dynamic everyday life.

I Am Because We Are

Kyōkō Chie Angela Kayira shares writing from Zenju Earthlyn Manuel (ordained Zen priest), that explore the connection between shamanism and Buddhist practice.

Addiction

Joko Claire Talbot asks: when are you most aware of craving in your life? What practices do you find helpful when that happens?