Surrendering to Original Nature

Bearing witness instead of turning your back on life.

Lost in the Weeds, Where is your Zen Compass

Dropping off body, mind.

Awakening, What Is It?

Smile as the mockingbird sings.

Alles Ist Gut

When distinctions drop away, “alles ist gut”

Dancing in Emptiness, Community Action

Empathy and compassion in everyday life.

Where Are You Right Now?

The Ordinary Zen Sangha discusses our Zen practice. Is zazen the whole experience?

The Action of No Action, True Zen

Non-violent resistance, what is it?

The Middle Way

What is this? There is nothing to gain.

Compassion, Mercy & Love: Lessons from Guanyin

Andrea shares with us some reflections on compassion, mercy, and love (transcript).

Zen’s New Year Message

A good news message and prediction for the New Year!