In a recent Sunday morning Zoom gathering of the congregation, I was speaking about walking the spiritual path. I am not comfortable with the idea of a path with a goal reached at the end—what I think of as the … Continue reading →
This is a transcript of a Dharma talk given at Shasta Abbey in June 2021 I’d like to welcome all of you whether you’re here in person or online. It would be nice to see everyone face to face – … Continue reading →
(This article was adapted from a Dharma talk offered at the Berkeley Buddhist Priory on August 23, 2020, and the audio talk is available on the Priory website.) The universe is as the boundless sky, As lotus blossoms above unclean … Continue reading →
This article first appeared on the website of Pine Mountain Buddhist Temple where the author has spent time on retreat. As I wipe down the kitchen counters in the Buddha house after morning meditation I contemplate my inclination toward … Continue reading →
The following was written in 1985 and reflects the language style used at that time as well as the thinking and understanding of a relatively young monk of four years standing living at Shasta Abbey, California. It is published now … Continue reading →
From Portobello Buddhist Priory Newsletter, September – December 2019. It has been recommended that when we sit in Zazen, we bring to mind the question: What is this? Not as a mantra to continually repeat or as a question to … Continue reading →
I have always enjoyed Mel Tormé’s version of the Cole Porter song, “What is This Thing Called Love.” In his version of the song, after a bit of ‘scat singing’, he and a handful of background vocalists ask in close … Continue reading →
This writing was adapted from a talk and discussion given at Shasta Abbey offered for lay residents and local sangha members. I’ve tried to retain the informal style of the original talk. I wish to talk about and discuss four … Continue reading →
A transcription of a talk given at Shasta Abbey on Oct 18 2020. Homage to the Buddha Homage to the Dharma Homage to the Sangha Today I’m going to talk about something that is relevant to our current times which … Continue reading →
Choosing to Train Rev. Master Rokuzan Kroenke —Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory, Columbia, SC–USA— From Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory Newsletter, December 2005, Number 10. In our training, we have the choice to see our suffering as an opportunity to train … Continue reading →
