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A profound quote from Taizan Maezumi Roshi, a renowned Zen Buddhist master, encapsulates a core human … The Illusion of Freedom: Canine Companionship and the Human ParadoxRead more

In the immediate aftermath of a catastrophic climate event that has unleashed devastating flash floods and … Buddhist Organizations Mobilize to Aid Victims of Devastating Climate Emergency in Nepal and TibetRead more

The acclaimed South Korean poet Lee Seong-bok, renowned for his profound explorations of existence, continues to … Indeterminate Inflorescence: Lee Seong-bok’s Enigmatic Elegies to ImpermanenceRead more

Hiromi Ito, a celebrated Japanese poet renowned for her unflinching explorations of pregnancy, childbirth, and female … Reading the Heart Sutra: A Poet’s Meditations on Mortality and FamilyRead more

An exhibition at the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne fundamentally challenges conventional perceptions of … Living Images: The Active Life of East Asian Devotional ArtRead more

The profound and multifaceted relationship between Japanese culture and the ephemeral phenomenon of rain is brought … Water of the Sky: A Dictionary of 2,000 Japanese Rain WordsRead more

Everything is a matter of habit and familiarity – our emotions, outlook, behavior, and so on. … The Power of Habit: Cultivating Mindfulness and Vigilance to Overcome Emotional AfflictionsRead more

Kyoto, Japan – Nestled within the serene embrace of Daitoku-ji, a revered temple of the Rinzai … A Modern Retelling of a Ghost Story About the Legendary Tea Master Sen no RikyuRead more

The profound intersection of humanistic psychology and spiritual inquiry, particularly in the later stages of life, … Communication as an Art of Living: The Philosophy and Practice of Talking with Each OtherRead more

The gentle whisking of matcha, the mindful placement of a ceramic bowl, the quiet appreciation of … The Way of Tea: Cultivating Beauty, Connection, and Inner Peace in Everyday LifeRead more