Here is a selection of full articles taken from the printed pre-digital Journal.
All is One and All is Different
Jiyu-Kennett, Rev. Master
From Lectures on Genjō Kōan, “The Spiritual Question as It Manifests Before Your Very Eyes,” a chapter of the Shōbōgenzō by Great Master Dōgen. Continue reading →
Approaching the Scripture of Great Wisdom
Berwyn Watson, Rev. Master
Putting the Scripture of Great Wisdom in the context of the Mahayana, and explaining why it is so important to the Soto zen tradition.
PDF to download: Berwyn Watson Approaching the Scripture of Great Wisdom
Can Gay and Lesbian people train in Buddhism?
Daizui Macphillamy, Rev. Master
This is a revision and extension of an article which first appeared in the March-April 1978 issue of The Journal of Shasta Abbey, which was devoted to sexuality in religious training. “Responsible training within a relationship of love” was the theme of that issue. At that time Continue reading →
Caring and Showing Love for Others
Berwyn Watson, Rev.
Recently at a meditation group meeting we had a discussion on the difficulties of caring for others. Several people in the group had been looking after elderly relatives, or were still doing so, and we looked at why Continue reading →
Continuing Practice after a Retreat
Taylor, Paul
This is intended mainly for those who are quite new to practice though I hope some aspects may be helpful in a wider sense. Each of us continues to train with the sorts of issues discussed Continue reading →
Fukanzazengi or Zazen for Anyone Anywhere
Hakuun Barnhard, Rev. Master
I first translated the Fukanzazengi into Dutch for the benefit of the congregation in the Netherlands. As it laid bare some interesting differences with the English version of the OBC, some fellow monks suggested another English version would be of use. This translation1 is rather literal and Continue reading →
Great Master Keizan: His Life and Legacy
Berwyn Watson, Rev.
“Keizan is seen as one of the two founders of Soto Zen in Japan. He lived in the late-13th/early 14th centuries two generation after Great Master Dogen, and Continue reading →
How We Find Help through Buddhism
Lambert Tuffrey, Rev.
When we first encounter Buddhism as the result of a personal search for meaning in our lives, we can feel straight away a deep connection with what we meet. We can feel an immediate sense that in practicing the teachings of the Buddha and his disciples there will be a great benefit both Continue reading →
Inspirations and Fabrications
de Denken, Fer
In this article Fer distinguishes between ‘Fabrication’ which relies only on cognitive thought and ‘Inspiration’ which is more intuitive and connects us with your inner and outer world.
PDF to download: Inspirations and Fabrications
Internal and External Work
Jiyu-Kennett, Rev. Master
From a Letter to a Lay Trainee
Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett
April 22nd 1979
Dear _________,
Thank you for your letter. It has taken some time to digest the questions you put to me, so I hope this reply is still timely. Keizan Zenji wrote that, “Enlightenment ranges from time eternal and is even now”. Because of this, anyone who sincerely looks for the Truth will find it. Buddhism openly says Continue reading →