So much of our suffering—as individuals and as a society—is caused by fear. In fact, according to Buddhism, fear is at the very root of ego and samsara.
Did you know there a screamo/hardcore band named for the modern Zen master Daido Loori?
Rod Meade Sperry looks at a a punk band who took its name from John Daido Loori, the pioneering late Zen Buddhist teacher.
The Symbol and the Symbolized
In honor of the late John Daido Loori, Roshi, we offer a dharma discourse he gave on the profound meaning of art and creativity.
Dharma Brother Daido
Bernie Glassman recalls his longtime friendship with John Daido Loori.
Till We Meet Again
Robert Thurman pays tribute to Daido Loori and his legacy in American Buddhism.
“The Great Way” — A classic teaching by John Daido Loori
A classic commentary on this seminal Zen text by the American roshi, John Daido Loori, who died this morning at the age of 78.
Dharma Brother Daido: Bernie Glassman recalls his longtime friendship with the late John Daido Loori
Bernie Glassman recalls his connection to the fellow Zen roshi who, will be remembered as an inspiration and dharma-friend by so many.
John Daido Loori, American Dharma pioneer, dies
We are sad to report that, after the illness that led to his decision to retire, prominent Zen teacher John Daido Loori has died.
John Daido Loori retires
John Daido Loori, an influential Amercian Buddhist teacher, has made the decision to retire as Abbot General of the Mountain and Rivers Order.
Is There a Zen Person Around Here?
Photo By Marubatsu (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
John Daido Loori comments on koans from Dogen’s Treasury of the True Dharma Eye