“Queer” has long been synonymous with “strange,” often carrying negative connotations. Literally, the word “strange” means something unusual, or surprising. As a queer woman, I can say that this life is indeed a strange existence, but in a profoundly positive sense....

‘We all have to learn the comfort of being ourselves — and not someone else.’ John Aske

We all long for deeper connection with ourselves and others, less stress, and a better understanding of what is really happening in our lives. Through the practice of Vipassana, or Insight Meditation, we find that peace and awakening are found right here in the...

‘Whether directly or indirectly avoid doing anything which does not contribute to the welfare of others.’ Acharya Shantideva

In December 2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, the celebrated dharma teacher, musician, author, and abbot of California’s Berkeley Zen Center suffered cardiac arrest following complications from surgery and was put immediately into the Intensive Care Unit. Now, after all that...

Welcome to our collection of abundance affirmations! I hope that my words will provide you with the inspiration and comfort you need. Life can get really tough sometimes to get through or understand, so any hint of support is welcome and appreciated. Let's do this!...

‘Our bodies do not belong to us. They are the true activity of the life of the great universe.’ Dôgen Zenji

In the four foundations of mindfulness, as laid out in the famed Satiphatthana Sutta, the Buddha offers four postures for practicing meditation: A monk knows, when he is walking,“I am walking”; he knows, when he is standing,“I am standing”; he knows, when he is...

‘Followers of the way Buddhas and sentient beings are not two.’ Kusan Sunim

Buddhist film (about 80 minutes).