In this talk Musho comments on the koan “Basho and a Stick” and uses the whack of the Kyosaku to draw attention to the koan’s theme of going beyond beliefs and appearances to see the Zen Truth. Musho passionately urges us to open the Dharma Eye and see racism, sexism and nationalism as belief systems […]

KanSho gives his first Dharma Talk during Shuso Hossen, about Case #53 from The Book of Serenity; Huangbo’s Dreg Slurpers. Who are the slurpers, and what are the dregs?

In finding and expressing our uniquely personal songs of awareness, we offer ourselves to the great mass of fire.

Tokuyu Hoshi takes a look at the jewels of our practice, and examines how they relate to race in America.

Is there anything that is not practice?  Even ants that break out of line on a tangent serve a purpose. Therefore the imperative of seeing completely the vital importance of wholehearted, continuous practice.

In this talk Musho explores the Buddhist messages that are hidden in the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day.” He proposes a Zen interpretation that asks us to loosen our grip on our own notions and beliefs, and end our participation in a repeating loop of suffering.

Practicing Wholeheartedly: Traven Fusho Rice examines how wholehearted practice in our daily lives can open us up to the present moment and connect us with our own true expression.

“On Top of the Pole.” Soshin explores the difficulties we have with unwanted feelings, unconscious biases, and pre-conceived notions of “the other.”

Practicing Together: YûJin reminds us that seeking refuge in our practice can be of great help in times of great trouble.