James Ishmael Ford is a senior guiding teacher of Boundless Way Zen and the author of several books including Zen Master WHO? and If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break.
James Ishmael Ford is a senior guiding teacher of Boundless Way Zen and the author of several books including Zen Master WHO? and If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break.
James Ishmael Ford finds that an ancient Zen story's wisdom speaks quite well to our confusion around questions of identity, sexuality, and gender.
James Ishmael Ford gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
James Ishmael Ford on the toughest call a pet lover will have to make.
A peaceful mind begins, says James Ishmael Ford, when you sit down, shut up, and pay attention.
It's your special day. Why not bring dharma to the proceedings? James Ishmael Ford shares tips on how to do it — without weirding anyone out.
As Rochester Zen Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, Zen teacher James Ishmael Ford reflects on its unique importance.
In this adaptation from his book, James Ishmael Ford concisely places the life and work of the late Charlotte Joko Beck into context.
James Ishmael Ford tells the story of the great teacher Robert Aitken — who died on August 5th at age 93.
James Ismeal Ford on his time volunteering with the American Zen Teachers Association membership committee and its criteria for entry.
A guest post by James Ishmael Ford about retiring the great Buddhist hymn, Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".