Category: Dharma in Daily Life
Rinzai-ji community issues response to reports of misconduct
The Rinzai-ji community is addressing reports of sexual misconduct involving its teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi.
From The Under 35 Project: “A Good Death”
New from The Under 35 Project: A practitioner’s thoughts on grief, death, and the loss of a parent. By Christa Joy.
A Straight Road with Many Curves
Gregory Shepherd looks back on his Zen training in Japan with the late Yamada Roshi and the difficult lessons he learned.
Unlimited Heart
After caring for his mother, Ajahn Viradhammo reflects on self-sacrifice and the importance of cultivating a strong and expansive heart.
Awaken with Them? Really?
Zen priest Catherine Toldi examines the painful conflicts that can arise in sanghas and offers practical advice on how to deal with them.
Commentary: Walking the Talk
Andrew Olendski looks at why our wise teachers can, sometimes, behave in what appears like an unwise manner.
From The Under 35 Project: “And then you find your essence…”
"They tell me that this is a story of courage," writes Sarah Lipton. "For me, it is a story that has been waiting to be shared for years."
Bear Witness to All of Life
Bernie Glassman on the three pure precepts—cease from evil, do good, and do good for others—and why they all come down to a single point.
From The Under 35 Project: “Could We Be So Brave?”
Calling all young dharma practitioners! writes Jessica Bizub. "The world needs our genuine, open hearts. Could I be so brave?"
Mind Training for Today
Norman Fischer on why 52 sayings formulated almost a thousand years ago are more relevant than ever.
From The Under 35 Project: “Life Before Death”
Jennifer Horton explains how meditation helped her transform her fear of dying into the aspiration to wake up and really live.
Why does meditation make it harder to drop my “self”?
The teachers address the problem of finding that meditation makes it more difficult to drop the barriers between "self" and "other."
Let’s Talk: What Are You Waiting For?
Clinical therapist Tamara Kaiser asks why Buddhist communities have not adopted ethical standards long accepted by the rest of society.
Lost in Beantown
Boston newcomer Brian Arundel struggles to make sense of the locals’ reckless driving, knack for obscenities, and disregard for others.
Do Not Stand By
Jack Kornfield talks about the response of Western Buddhist leaders to the ethnic violence incited by Burmese monks and abbots.
Time to Die
We're pleased to present another one of Leanora McLellan's Zen stories, "Time to Die."
Updated: Rinzai-ji oshos’ open letter regarding Sasaki roshi responds to sexual misconduct allegations, acknowledges misconduct
In response to allegations of sexual misconduct, Rinzai-ji has issued a statement announcing that Joshu Sasaki Roshi is no longer teaching.
Thich Nhat Hanh talks “The Five Mindfulness Trainings”
During her visit to Plum Village, Andrea Miller sits down to interview Thich Nhat Hanh on the Five Mindfulness Trainings.
Video: Thubten Chodron on “Handling Emotions in Response to Mass Shootings”
Guidance and perspective from Thubten Chodron addressesing the sadness, anger, and confusion that these events invariably bring up.
Updated: Rinzai-Ji responds to allegations of sexual misconduct by Joshu Sasaki; community meeting announced
Following on last week's gathering among the board of directors of Rinzai-Ji to address allegations of sexual conduct by Joshu Sasaki Roshi.