Personal Reflections Compassion
What Do I, One Buddhist, Have to Offer?
A Zen priest reflects on the greatest gift he can offer others during times of great suffering.
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Shikantaza and the Morning Star
It’s not easy, but freeing "just sitting" from comparison and goals is the right way to realize this Zen practice.
The Koan of Zazen Sailing
Sailing for sailing’s sake, sitting for sitting’s sake, the wind in our zazen sails.
The Backwards Wisdom of Shikantaza
Radical acceptance of what is changes how we experience life.
Four Steps You May Be Overlooking in Your Zazen Practice
A Zen teacher explains four crucial instructions that are often missed in introductions to shikantaza zazen
You Yourself Are Oatmeal
Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara gets real about Zen
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