Anxious attachment did not begin for me in adult relationships. It began with a shabby cotton … The Pillow, the Practice, and the Path to Inner Refuge: Understanding Anxious AttachmentRead more
Spiritual Growth & Mindfulness
Three Poems by One of China’s Most Influential Contemporary Lyric Poets
The literary world is abuzz with the imminent release of From Here to Here: New and … Three Poems by One of China’s Most Influential Contemporary Lyric PoetsRead more
On the Power of Ritual and Holding Both the Sadness of the Human Condition as Well as the Power and Vision of the Great Eastern Sun
In an era often characterized by a yearning for escape from the complexities of existence, the … On the Power of Ritual and Holding Both the Sadness of the Human Condition as Well as the Power and Vision of the Great Eastern SunRead more
The Profound Practice of Equanimity: Cultivating Inner Peace Amidst the Four Immeasurables
The practice of the four immeasurables, a cornerstone of the Buddhist path, offers a profound method … The Profound Practice of Equanimity: Cultivating Inner Peace Amidst the Four ImmeasurablesRead more
Seijo and Her Soul Are Separated: A Zen Koan’s Enduring Relevance to a Divided Self and Society
The ancient wisdom of Zen Buddhism, often conveyed through enigmatic koans, continues to offer profound insights … Seijo and Her Soul Are Separated: A Zen Koan’s Enduring Relevance to a Divided Self and SocietyRead more
The Unexpected Return: A Biotech Investment Lost, Then Found Through the Power of Metta
Six months after investing a modest sum in a promising biotech startup, the phone call came. … The Unexpected Return: A Biotech Investment Lost, Then Found Through the Power of MettaRead more
The Resonance of Stillness: How Zen Monasticism Cultivates Trust, Culture, and a Transformed Inner Landscape
At the first hint of dawn in the serene San Luis Valley of Colorado, a resonant … The Resonance of Stillness: How Zen Monasticism Cultivates Trust, Culture, and a Transformed Inner LandscapeRead more
A Practice from Tibet’s Great Wisdom Mother on Severance, Identity, and What Remains When We Stop Holding On
The profound teachings of Machig Labdrön, a pivotal figure in Tibetan Buddhism, offer a compelling framework … A Practice from Tibet’s Great Wisdom Mother on Severance, Identity, and What Remains When We Stop Holding OnRead more
The Profound Journey of Unraveling Fear Through Embodied Dharma: A Personal Koan Blossoms into Liberation
In the hushed intimacy of a small dokusan room, where the gentle murmur of Tassajara Creek … The Profound Journey of Unraveling Fear Through Embodied Dharma: A Personal Koan Blossoms into LiberationRead more
Reindigenizing Our Relationship with the Land: Foraging as a Pathway to Belonging and Resilience in a Polycrisis World
The relentless pace of modern life often propels us toward hasty solutions, leaving little room for … Reindigenizing Our Relationship with the Land: Foraging as a Pathway to Belonging and Resilience in a Polycrisis WorldRead more
