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A lovingkindness meditation
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Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Circling Emptiness
Recalling his friendships with Norman Mailer and Samuel Beckett, a Zen student and writer grapples with a central Buddhist teaching.
Magazine | Teachings, What's in a Word?
What’s in a Word? Karma
The meaning of karma.
The “Problem” of Religious Diversity
We need a less theological—and more spiritual—defense of religious diversity.
5 Things That Might Surprise You about Meditation Retreats
It’s not all calm and cosmic-flavored bubble gum.
What’s Noble about the Four Noble Truths?
The doctrine that brings ordinary people to noble attainment
Savasana for Deep Relaxation and Discovery
How corpse pose can help with the difficult task of letting go.
My Short Brilliant Zen Career
A Theravada practitioner is temporarily dazzled by the aesthetics of a Zen sesshin.
How to Practice Effortless Mindfulness
Effortless mindfulness, the next step in mindfulness training, taps into an awake awareness that is naturally available to us.
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