In July I read the account of a philosopher spending time at the famous Trappist monastery called the Abbey of … Read More “In Praise of the Monastic Experience, a Taste of Chinese Buddhism”
Amid the turmoil and scandal of the contemporary political world, many eyes are turning toward China as a natural counterbalance … Read More “China’s Harmony and Freedom from Fear”
It is commonly understood that the final goal of Buddhist practice involves a realization of not-self, or no-self; the direct … Read More “Recognizing the future in a greater self”
“All compounded things are impermanent,” we are taught by the Buddha. Yet how often do we cling to this or … Read More “Transitions”
Lately, a discussion I have had among many friends, both online and off, has been about how deeply engaged in … Read More “The Pitfall of Moral Outrage”
Almost every week I go to a Zen meditation group near my apartment. This group meets in the beautiful sanctuary … Read More “A Ladybug on Carpet: Lessons on Ignorance and Responsibility”
These certainly are trying times for any person alive to the suffering of others. We read about new stories of … Read More “Activism and Reflection: Finding the Middle Way”
I was raised in what I consider to have been a very “liberal” Catholic household. Outside our evening “grace” before … Read More “Bodhisattva Vows as Liberation Theology”
As fall transitions into winter here in Seattle, a literal cloud of darkness settles over the lives of many people … Read More “Cool weather, warm heart practice”
How was your 2017? Mine began amongst friends in Missoula, MT, the city of my college years, and ended in … Read More “End of Year Reflections”
