Writing About the Dharma to Someone Behind Bars I recently received a letter from a man in prison requesting guidance on the Buddhist path. He
Faith in Zen? The Five Powers People of many religious traditions come together across the globe to celebrate the end of a year and to
A lot of people come to Zen because they have serious apprehensions about the religious path they grew up with. That was me. I thought Zen meditation was the answer to all my problems when I met my teacher. But my teacher never affirmed this idea. Instead, she said, “Zen doesn’t make you into a Buddhist. Zen aims to make us better at being yourself. If you are Christian, you’ll be a better Christian.”
Heaven, Hell, Earth and The Way A Zen Perspective The Way Courses Through Heaven and Earth A lot of people associate religion with beliefs about
Low self-confidence, self-doubt, and lack of assurance in the basic goodness of others seems to be a perennial problem for many of us. We doubt ourselves when we make mistakes or are called out for unskillful actions. Similarly, we have a hard time trusting our teachers, bosses, and political leaders. The wisdom of our parents or ancestors can sometimes appear shallow. So where do we turn?
Dragons Roar and Cranes Whoop Introduction Religious beliefs are many. Some people believe in heaven. Others believe in reincarnation. Some believe there’s only one God,
Thought Provoking and Elusive Worldviews that Run Us “Enso” By Daishin A worldview is that which bridges the way we think and what we believe
Developing Religious Sensitivity As a Soto Zen priest dedicated to the Buddhist path, I can say with great confidence that no religion has all the
Trauma Sensitive Yoga and the Bhagavad Gita https://youtu.be/rKR7abYx7yU The Bhagavad Gita is one of the world’s greatest philosophical texts. We don’t know exactly when
Approaching the varieties of religious expression and trying to make sense of them can be daunting to the casual observer. The World’s Religions are a peacock’s feathers display of color. There are differences in language, ceremony, and religious attire, as well as customs and histories making it all very confusing.
