On July 12, under a relentless summer sun, a procession of approximately one hundred individuals embarked … A Day of Remembering Our Interdependence: A Multi-Faith Pilgrimage for Compassion and JusticeRead more
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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 known as the Great … A Practice from Tibet’s Great Wisdom Mother on Severance, Identity, and What Remains When We Stop Holding OnRead more
The Profound Liberation of Unraveling Fear: A Personal Koan Explored
The hushed intensity of the dokusan room, even in the muted light of midday, was punctuated … The Profound Liberation of Unraveling Fear: A Personal Koan ExploredRead more
The Empty Boat: A Zhuangzi Parable Illuminates Interconnectedness and the Illusion of Self
A profound philosophical parable, famously attributed to the ancient Chinese Daoist sage Zhuangzi, offers a compelling … The Empty Boat: A Zhuangzi Parable Illuminates Interconnectedness and the Illusion of SelfRead more
The Illusion of Nothingness: Alan Watts’ Profound Exploration of the Universe’s Fundamental Dualities
Alan Watts, the celebrated philosopher and writer known for popularizing Eastern thought in the West, delved … The Illusion of Nothingness: Alan Watts’ Profound Exploration of the Universe’s Fundamental DualitiesRead more
Nothing to Attain Zen Stories of Faith and Understanding
Zen teacher Tenshin Reb Anderson’s latest book, Nothing to Attain: Zen Stories of Faith and Understanding, … Nothing to Attain Zen Stories of Faith and UnderstandingRead more
The Pillow, the Practice, and the Path to Inner Refuge: Understanding Anxious Attachment
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
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
