What are three good reasons for studying koans? First of all, koan study is an efficient and effective means to bring students to realization of their true self. Second, koans attract type A personalities and goal-oriented…

In his Tricycle Retreat, Gerry Shishin Wick, Roshi, has been introducing us to his teachings on “The Great Heart Way,” which is a deep exploration of the contents of our consciousness and the habitual patterns that…