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We Are Our Relationships

Zen priest Norman Fischer explains how we are more than the people we seem to be and that compassion is already part of the equation.

By Norman Fischer

Oct 26, 2021

When You Greet Me I Bow: Relationship, Emptiness, Activism

By Norman Fischer

Oct 2021

Students of Mountains and Rivers

The new tradition of study emerging around one of Soto Zen’s foundational texts

By Dan Zigmond

Fall 2020

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The Practicality of the Impossible

Zen priest Norman Fischer explains how the absurdity of the bodhisattva ideal demonstrates a much needed way of reimagining the world.

By Matthew Abrahams

May 08, 2019

In Brief

Select wisdom from sources old and new

By The Editors

Spring 2019

Seeing God in What Is

Zen priest Norman Fischer explains how his concept of the Jewish God informs his Buddhist practice.

By Susan Moon

Dec 18, 2018

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On Not Knowing What’s Next

Don’t get drawn into the craziness and hype. There’s a way to equanimity and action.

By Norman Fischer

Jan 20, 2017

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Retreat or Fight? Both are Right.

In times of remarkable injustice, the “hands-off” Buddhist approach is not enough—we need to get off the cushion and fight.

By Dr. Jay Michaelson

Nov 28, 2016

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Coming of Age in a Secular Era

Journalist Katherine Ozment explores a new secular Buddhist tradition for young adults in her new book, Grace Without God.

By Katherine Ozment

Jul 19, 2016

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Lessons from a (Mostly) Good Dog: #3, Be Kind

Can we learn to love each other the way our dogs love us, with that simple, tender adoration?

By Taylor Plimpton

Jun 29, 2022

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The Buddhist Traveler in Boston

New England’s metropolis offers many attractions for Buddhist visitors.

By Sarah Fleming

Summer 2022

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You Can’t Be Yourself By Yourself: Overcoming Structural Selfishness

In this Dharma Talk, Malcolm Martin proposes the term "structural selfishness" to discuss the ways that a fixed idea of self hinders our practice, while offering insight on how to embrace the complexity of interdependence.

Malcolm Martin

Jun 2022

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norman fischer

Trike Daily Teachings

We Are Our Relationships

Dharma Talks

When You Greet Me I Bow: Relationship, Emptiness, Activism

Magazine History & Philosophy

Students of Mountains and Rivers

Trike DailySociety & Environment

The Practicality of the Impossible

MagazineMeditation & Practice

In Brief

Trike Daily

Seeing God in What Is

Trike DailySociety & Environment

On Not Knowing What’s Next

Trike DailySociety & Environment

Retreat or Fight? Both are Right.

Trike DailySociety & Environment

Coming of Age in a Secular Era