Dharma in Daily Life

Trust In Life

Meditation, writes David Guy, is the practice of trusting life. When we practice this trust, we can more easily accept the inevitability of death. 

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Do Dishes, Rake Leaves: The Wisdom of the Ancient Homemakers

Karen Maezen Miller on how the domestic practice of ancient Zen masters can lead us to intimate encounters with our own lives. Join Maezen every Wednesday in November for a live meditation on Zoom. See details to join <a href="https://www.lionsroar.com/weekly-meditation/">here</a>.

How Buddhism’s “Three Marks of Existence” Can Lead Us to Freedom and Change

Chan practitioner Mark Van Buren shares how the Buddhist concepts of impermanence, interdependence, and unsatisfactoriness (often rendered as "suffering") can point the way to our liberation.

Meet a Teacher: Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt

Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt talks about her journey from Saigon to Soto Zen priesthood, her commitment to social justice, and her love of vegan ice cream.

The Longing That Keeps Me Company

From childhood to the meditation hall, Susan Moon reflects on how longing has been both her companion and her teacher.

The Eightfold Path: Right Mindfulness

Norman Fischer on why mindfulness is not always “right.”

Only Genuine Compassion Will Do

It's not enough to simply to believe compassion is important. We must transform our thoughts and behaviour on a daily basis to cultivate compassion.

What a Good Horse You Are!

The Buddha valued dispassion, yet he also knew the power of love. Reiko Ohnuma on the poignant relationship between Siddhartha and his horse.

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