Zen and the Art of Dying
I remember when the thought of dying became real to me. I was 24 years old, serving a tour of … Read More “Zen and the Art of Dying”
Category: Sensei Alex Kakuyo
Reflections on Greta Thunberg and Climate Change
I’ve been an environmentalist for as I can remember. I was 9 years old scolding my parents for not turning … Read More “Reflections on Greta Thunberg and Climate Change”
The Five Hindrances
As human beings, we sometimes falter when we walk the Buddhist path. We have the best of intentions; hoping against hope … Read More “The Five Hindrances”
The Problem with Original Enlightenment
Hongaku is a Japanese word that translates to “original enlightenment”. This teaching, which states that all people, animals, and inanimate … Read More “The Problem with Original Enlightenment”
The Buddhist Practice of Right Intention
Right Intention is the second tenet of the Noble 8-Fold Path. It represents the strong resolve that practitioners develop to … Read More “The Buddhist Practice of Right Intention”
Zen and the Art of Kindness
The second noble truth states that suffering is caused by desire. Generally this is understood to mean that the things we … Read More “Zen and the Art of Kindness”
Straight-Edge Buddhism
The straight-edge movement started as part of the Hardcore Punk music scene in the early 80’s. At that time, drugs … Read More “Straight-Edge Buddhism”
MPR Raccoon and the Bodhisattva Way
On June 18th a raccoon in Minnesota climbed up the side of a building and captured a nation’s heart. Observers … Read More “MPR Raccoon and the Bodhisattva Way”
Give ’til It Hurts
Generosity doesn’t come easily to me. In fact, one of the hard truths that I’ve learned as a result of Buddhist … Read More “Give ’til It Hurts”