Category Archives: Other

Zen and Humor

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Julie Nelson speaks about the commonalities between Zen practice and humor. (April 12, 2022)

(Short) The Source of Compassion

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Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk, asking “Where do we find the source of compassion that connects us to all things?”(April 11, 2022)

Be the Refuge

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Jill Gaulding gives a Buddha talk and Sangha talk dedicated to Aaron Lee, with special thanks to Chenxing Han, Funie Hsu, and Duncan Ryūken Williams. (April 9, 2022)

(Short) Rest in the Openness of Mind

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Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk about exploring the nature of awareness. (April 4, 2022)

Growing Up

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Fran Ludwig speaks about how “cleaning up” and “growing up” help us live our practice. (March 2, 2022)

Already Dead

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Ed Oberholtzer speaks about this distinction we make between things that are alive and those that are dead. (March 16, 2022)

(Short) Cultivating Compassion

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Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk. How do we set an intention to live with more compassion? (March 28, 2022)

(Short) Finding Goodness

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Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk about finding energy in nature. (March 21, 2022)

The Zen Peacemakers’ Three Tenets

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Jeff Seul speaks about the Zen Peacemakers’ Three Tenets, and reflects on the war in Ukraine. (March 20, 2022)

(Short) Receiving Only Compassion

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Julie Nelson gives an encouragement talk. We are told that Kanzeon “receives only compassion.” Does this mean she blocks everything else out? (March 17, 2022)