
Zen

A Zen reading of the Buddha’s last teaching

Personal Reflections Zen Buddhism
Remembering My Child
Grieving the death of her only son, a mother unexpectedly finds awakening.

TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk, Teachings
Knowing Contentment
On simplifying our needs

Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
The Benevolent Unknown
Taking refuge in moments of awakening

Dual Cultivation
A unique Vietnamese practice emerges from the convergence of two traditions.

CultureMagazine | Book Reviews, Books
American Zen Retold
How koans and autobiographical narratives reveal the evolution of Zen practice in America

One Who Continues the Tradition
A glimpse into the life and teachings of T’aego, the 14th-century Korean master who shaped the Seon tradition.

Zen as a Way of Magical Realism
Awakening is always like finding a poem.

Practice Is Enlightenment
The benefits of repetition in zazen meditation practice

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