“Not all who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien Sometimes as humans we lose sight of our profound inner resourcefulness—the wellspring of creativity and strength that has kept humanity reinventing itself over and over again. It happens to everyone. We get lost in...

‘Past, future, and present Buddhas — All are the same. They reveal the wisdom of the path, Never having seen defilement.’ Avaivartikacakra sūtra

“The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” ~James A. Garfield When the email finally came, it felt like a trap snapping shut. Its words were carefully spun—half-truths and veiled accusations twisted together to shift blame and obscure the...

‘The “Great Matter” is being awake. At its deepest level, being unawake is Dukkha — suffering.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘If the Way’s deep nature is misconceived, striving for tranquillity is vain.’ Seng-ts’an

‘Even when one is tramping along dark roads, Those roads are themselves the Lotus Land. This is more than sufficient for rejoicing and praise.’ Zen Master Hakuin

“I learned that even though I have a very different personality from my parents, the way I treat my inner child is no different than how my parents treated me. I have unconsciously adopted some beliefs and habits from my parents. It’s as though they continue to live...

‘When you do zazen for awhile, you come to see that all there is is that little shadow of a perception which has nothing to do with your thoughts; and just being able to see that, you are brought to a point of freedom from suffering.’ Gien Inour Roshi

The Buddha didn’t praise those who merely believe others.