Who I Am Right Now

Toshin Patrick Griffin knows that our objects and things can both nurture and distract us - yet we simply have only this step, this breath, this bow...

Lessons From the Han

Jikai Vicki suggests the call to meditation and awakening begins with the crack of a wooden board being struck by a heavy mallet.

Awakened Care as Self Care - A Bodhisattva Vow

Kyōkō Chie Angela suggests that when there is more fluidity there is more potential for care. 

"There is no liberation without profound awakened care" (Lama Rod Owens)

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.”