‘This Mind Itself Is Buddha’
The Pure Land origins of one of Soto Zen’s most penetrating teaching phrases
Hakuin
Hakuin’s Tears of Awakening
Yamada Mumon Roshi chronicles the spiritual development of Zen Master Hakuin Ekaku, from his childhood fear of hell to his final awakening at the age of 42.
IdeasMagazine | Books, Reviews
Once She Was Grass
The gentle strength of Know My Name, a memoir by Chanel Miller
Ha Ha Zen
Finding parallels between modern-day stand-up comedians and Zen masters of the past
The Sound of One Hand Healing
After breaking his hand, a physician gets a dose of present moment medicine.
Black Fire
Select wisdom from sources old and new
Watch: Gerry Shishin Wick, Roshi on Not Stopping Halfway
In Week 3 of his Tricycle Retreat, Gerry Shishin Wick, Roshi teaches us about “Not Stopping Halfway” in our practice. See a preview of the video here: To watch the entire video—and to discuss…
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