November 1
Summarizing some news from Mary Stares today: Abbot Steve had chemotherapy yesterday and was in the hospital from 9 until 2. He’s at home resting now. Steve continues to lose weight, and recently he has not been able to absorb fluids into his system, so now he...October 31
Dear Friends, A conversation with Mary yesterday reminded me that every day seems to bring greater fragility and discomfort to Abbot Steve as the cancer is moving through his body. That, combined with meds that are escalating daily to control pain and nausea, is...
October 29
Dear Friends, I apologize for not writing an update for a few days. Time seems to get away from me, and the web editor is kind enough not to send me deadlines. Abbot Steve took a walk in the yard this afternoon again today and spent some time talking to David, his old...
Enlightened Intimacy: An Interview with Dr. Robert Thurman on Buddhism and Relationships (Part 2)
by Sachico Ohanks