Nothing to Attain: Unfolding the Gift of the Robe

Toshin Patrick continues the Seminar on Stories of Faith and Understanding by Tenshin Reb Anderson. He asks: what brings you back to your cushion? What is unfolding in your life right now and is calling for your attention?

Joy is Not Somewhere Else

Shinmon Michael Newton offers a dharma talk on the quality of joy rooted in awareness. Can we practice with joy until it becomes as natural as  drinking water when thirsty?

Nothing to Attain - The Path of Buddha

Myosen River continues our Wednesday Seminar on Reb Anderson’s book with an exploration of Chapter 2. She asks: has there been a time when your confusion has brought more awareness of your intimacy with all beings?

The Great Matter of Life and Death

Myoshin Kate McCandless asks: when we are faced with the loss of someone we love, how can we maintain a sense of connection, without grasping or pushing away? 

Nothing to Attain: The Stage of Faith

Shiryū Moe picks up the Wednesday Evening Seminar on Tenshin Reb Anderson with an exploration of faith, asking: "what happens when our practice blooms?"

Getting Everything Right

For Labour Day, Myoshin Kate McCandless offers reflections on play.

Nothing to Attain: The Parable of the Destitute Child

Myoshin Kate McCandless introduces the new Wednesday Evening Dharma Seminar, which will spring from the book Nothing to Attain : Zen Stories of Faith and Understanding by Tenshin Reb Anderson.

In Service To All

Shinmon Michael Newton explores how we can orient to loving-kindness or metta.

“If only I were a candle in the dark.” (Mahmoud Darwish)