Ordinary Being
Ordinary Being In Zen, we can see that on some levels a chair is not at all a chair. We can do that. However, we just say a chair is a chair. It is... More »
Ordinary Being In Zen, we can see that on some levels a chair is not at all a chair. We can do that. However, we just say a chair is a chair. It is... More »
What We Do? When we are detached, it is easier to practice kindness consistently. When we are attached, it is harder to practice kindness consistently. When we say detached, we do not mean... More »
No Becomes YES! Much negation is not negation … when … we are realized. If someone tells us we are a big nobody, they are correct. We are happily a big nobody. ... More »
Practice There is nothing more important than practicing kindness. To practice kindness, we must go very deep – bottomless deep. It requires everything we have plus selflessness. Someone can be the most knowledgeable... More »
I am giving talks again. Below is the talk I shall give this Sunday, Decemnber 2, 2007. What Is Silent Temple ? I created a new school of Zen Buddhism. It is called... More »
artwork by Rev. Yao (http://sad-monk.tripod.com/) Faith may be regarded as belief in something for which there is no conclusive proof. In faith, we span a void of doubt as extended trust. Within Zen Buddhism,... More »