My reason for posing this question is because it is one of those existential questions which lurks in the background of the mind, and influences our thoughts and behaviors. Many people, especially the young, want to make the world a … Continue reading →
A while back I turned on the radio and caught part of an interview with a marine biologist. Talking about the way we humans affect marine habitats, she described how she had initially assumed a new species of giant octopus … Continue reading →
I found compiling Rev. Master Jiyu’s. teachings on environmental concerns to be a helpful response to questions raised in various Buddhism and ecology books and by our own lay congregation. One question is, ‘What can I do?’ I hope some … Continue reading →
All the articles in this spring journal address aspects of Buddhist practice with respect to environmental issues. In the media we can hear and read varied statistics and predictions about the current state and future of the planet we live … Continue reading →
This is an extract from a compilation of writings by monks of Shasta Abbey, writing about how the community has responded to environmental issues and climate change, based on the teachings of Rev. Master Jiyu, Founder of our Order. Issue: … Continue reading →
One of the most interesting developments during my time as a clinical psychologist over the past 30 years has been the mainstream acceptance of mindfulness-based therapy. This has enabled me to apply the experience of my personal meditation practice into … Continue reading →
Yesterday I heard a story in which someone was deeply hurt by a friend, who had not told him that a mutual acquaintance had died. Naturally he felt upset, betrayed, and also embarrassed for not having had the opportunity to … Continue reading →
I was in my mid-forties when I became a monk. I had been married for some years previously and later had two other relationships. Without my especially thinking about it, my view of these relationships, especially my part in them, … Continue reading →
I was talking to someone recently who was feeling depressed about the value of their life. Having cancer that seemed like it may spread brought a review of “What is it all for?” The question of meaning—whether this life has … Continue reading →
Reflections on how to apply Right Speech to communication via modern technologies. Based on a talk
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