Melvin McLeod: You have had a long and influential career as a Buddhist thinker and writer, social justice activist, and respected voice in the environmental movement. You are also the root teacher of the “Work That Reconnects,” which you describe as a body of theory...

  In times of doubt, disbelief, and insecurity, the practice of bearing witness can be an important aspect of our awareness and presence. Bearing witness can be defined as acknowledging that something exists or is true. From a Buddhist perspective, and specifically...

‘Sometimes life feels like a battle doesn’t it? We go though the gate and face ten thousand warriors.’ Zen Buddhism

‘Just as the self does absolutely not exist, and cannot be apprehended, so also the Buddha. As the self cannot be expressed by any dharma, so also the Buddha.’ Prajnaparamita

‘Rather than identifying with every passing thought or feeling, we can step back and witness them as transient phenomena. This practice brings a sense of inner freedom, as we no longer feel compelled to chase after each mental impression.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Buddha is not something to be attained but something to be realised in the very fabric of our daily lives.’ Everyday Buddhism