Nothing to Be Gained
The late Antaiji abbot Kosho Uchiyama Roshi on practicing without expectation.
Zen Buddhism
Interdependence in Action
A Soto Zen teacher on using mindfulness of emotions to cultivate a positive view of dependency
You Have to Get Wet
Zen cannot be understood from the shore—you have to step in and experience it for yourself.
Moral Philosophy and Zen
An Australian Zen Buddhist teacher on the distinction between virtue ethics and utilitarianism in developing values
Immature Practice Imitates, Mature Practice Steals
Inspired by a child’s drawing, a Zen teacher expounds on the nondual nature of piety.
Fear of Losing Oneself
An Irish Zen priest on the ego death needed for spiritual growth to occur
The Gift of Fearlessness
A teaching and practice on end of life care
Personal Reflections Zen Buddhism
Leaving Home
A Zen priest on the history and present-day practice of going forth and attaining the Way
Education and Work
Three Zen priests on how we surrender our identities when indoctrinated in education systems and corporate bureaucracy
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