Humanity is called to recognize the need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption. —Pope Francis, "Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common...
Pope’s Groundbreaking Message on the Environment Indicates Shift for All Faith Communities
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The Zen Poetry of Aging: Three Brief Teachings
Zen poets for centuries have addressed the experience of aging in ways that may resonate with and clarify our own experience of it. Below are three...
The Long Road to Sitting Still, by Pico Iyer
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Raising a Bell Tower: A Message from Arlene Lueck
Dear Friends, For those of you who have written, called and otherwise reached out, thank you so much for your kindness and your expressions of...
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Ethics and Investments: A Message from the Central Abbess
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Supporting Others with Your Practice; Practicing with the Support of Others: Dharma Buddies
It's like ravens soaring on a ridgeline. . . . it's comforting to do deep journeys with others nearby. —dharma buddy in Idaho A monthly update on...
Soto Zen in Northern Ireland: Introducing Black Mountain Zen Centre
It is the man throwing away his shoes as if to enter heaven and finding himself astonished, opened at last . . . —David Whyte, from “The Opening of...
Fire, Tenderness and Awakening: Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Reflects on the Role of This Body
Imagine this body is the only way in which you can awaken. Last month Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, PhD, gave a public dharma talk based on her new...