Mindfulness frees us from the burdens of endless thoughts. Meditation studies the self to ‘forget’ the self and opens us to oneness with all things. Moving freely in the midst of the world we can discover meditation in our daily lives. Using techniques from Yoga, Buddhism and Zen, we will explore the role of breath, [...]
Category Archives: Zen
Harada Roshi’s report on Sendai and Fukushima
Posted by alan on April 13, 2011
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It’s a month since the tsunami crushed the coast of Japan north of Tokyo. Shodo Harada Roshi along with Ekai and Domyo travelled to the area in early April. Harada Roshi wrote on his experiences and the text is available here. In Sendai there is a priest and a temple with which we have strong [...]
Shodo Harada Roshi on Joshu’s “Wash Your Bowls”
Posted by alan on March 17, 2011
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This is a public talk by Shodo Harada Roshi. Given on Feb., 27, 2008. The talk was given in support of Enso House a hospice on Whidbey Island, founded by Harada Roshi. Roshi teaches in Japanese with translation into English by DaiChi Storandt. Roshi begins with a story from Zen Master Joshu, known as ‘wash [...]
MBSR – mindfulness-based stress reduction
Posted by alan on January 24, 2011
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Here’s a handy report on a new study showing brain changes following an eight week program of mindfulness. Mindfulness is the workhouse of practice in the teachings of the Buddha. Until we are mindful we can only repeat our habits, when we are mindful we obtain an opportunity for change. As one zen teacher said [...]
Every day is a good day!
Posted by alan on January 4, 2011
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Every moment is ours to use freely; don’t waste it