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Aug 14, 20233 minTo Anchor Within Instead of OutwardlyAs a child, like most, I tried to anchor myself in my parents to gain a sense of stability. But with my father's alcoholism and violence,...
Aug 8, 20232 minThe Bodhisattva Vow and Now Standing Idly ByWhat is the nature of the Bodhisattva vow? Not being indifferent to the suffering of others, whether it applies to oneself or not....
Aug 5, 20231 minLet’s Face ItA key aspect of zen practice is 向く (Makū) - "turning our attention toward" our Original nature. This means facing insecurity of the...