The Edge of Impermanence
The late unsui at the Treeleaf Zendo presents a timeless teaching on practicing in the midst of chronic illness and physical suffering.
Death & Dying
Chinese Rituals of Death and the Afterlife
How the concept of karma made its way into Chinese culture
Birth and Death in Every Moment
The late Zen master on recognizing our true nature and touching the ultimate
The Thunderous Resonance of Bodhisattva True Great Sound
Buddhist teachers honor the life of Reverend Dr. Larry Ward.
Lessons from a (Mostly) Good Dog: #9, Time Swiftly Passes By
An aging dog imparts a valuable teaching on embracing joy and our own impermanence.
Learning to Live Fully with Serious Illness
Susan Bauer-Wu discusses how the quality of each moment can determine the quality of our lives.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Illness Is My Friend
A Shin priest reflects on the death of a sangha member.
CultureMagazine | On Haiku, Openings
The Mind That Goes Out and Returns
The winning poem from the Tricycle Haiku Challenge explores the theme of loss and impermanence—one red leaf at a time.
The Buddha’s Death
A Zen reading of the Buddha’s last teaching
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