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Psychotherapist, black belt martial artist, and dedicated dharma teacher, Roshi Shuzen married traditional Buddhist practice and modern Western psychology to offer support for navigating the pressures of life today.

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What We’re Listening To
A dharma talk, an album, and a podcast episode that no Buddhist listener should miss

The Koan of War
A veteran sews a rakusu from camouflage material to honor those who wore the uniform.

Zen’s Unassuming Pioneer
How the “Great Simplicity” of D.T. Suzuki popularized Zen in America

Meditation Meditation Month 2022
Jhana: The Spice Your Meditation Has Been Missing
Meditation teacher and political columnist Jay Michaelson explains how jhana meditation is a transformative and vital part of the eightfold path.

Teachings Meditation Month 2022
The Zen of Not Knowing
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s there are few.”

Personal Reflections Education
Teaching the Whole Student
How English professor Bernie Rhie incorporates contemplative practices into his teaching and why it feels more urgent than ever.

There’s Someone Who Isn’t Busy
Two Zen students enter the arena of dharma combat.

Take Five
Remembering to practice meditation can be as easy as remembering to shower.

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