The Spiritual Journey – The Ten Zen Ox Pictures (Part Five)

In our fifth gathering, we continue our exploration of the Zen Ox Pictures. Our focus today is on opening the ‘East Window’ and experiencing a profound sense of oneness and enlightenment.
The Spiritual Journey – Ten Zen Ox Pictures (Part Four)

Join us in this enriching session where we explore the concept of Samadhi, guided meditation, and the intricate journey depicted in the Zen Oxherding pictures. Hosted by Genjo, this session explores themes of mindfulness, spiritual practice, and the beauty of losing oneself in an activity.
The Spiritual Journey – Ten Zen Ox Pictures (Part Two)

This episode delves into the experiences of glimpsing and attempting to grasp one’s true nature, sharing personal stories of spiritual awakening and the challenges of maintaining that connection. Learn the importance of daily practice and surrender to one’s deep, boundless essence as we navigate life’s trials and joys.
The Spiritual Journey – The Ten Zen Ox Pictures (Part One)

Genjo Marinello, a psychotherapist and spiritual director, shares his insights from 50 years of Zen practice, focusing on the first two images that symbolize the path to spiritual awakening. The session includes a guided meditation and open discussions on finding deeper connections beyond our narrow egoistic perspectives. Key topics include the role of suffering in […]
Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness Practice to Transform Anger into Love

This mindfulness practice from Thich Nhat Hanh will help you face your anger and transform it into the energies of love and understanding.
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The Seven Factors of Awakening

From mindfulness to joy to equanimity — when you cultivate beautiful qualities, they nourish your life and spiritual practice and enable you to be an agent of change in the world. Seven Buddhist teachers explain how.
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Meeting Life’s Challenges with Equanimity & Compassion

With Stephen Mugen Snyder, Sensei In this circle, we will focus on learning and applying the ancient Buddhist heart practices of Upekkha (Equanimity) and Karuna (Compassion). These heart practices will be presented for both on and off the zafu application. These teachings come from Mugen Sensei’s book “Buddha’s Heart” and his twenty-year Theravada Buddhist teachings leading in-person […]
Mad Ones, Wise Ones, and Rogues – Zen’s American Ancestors, Part 3

Join us for an immersive gathering where Sean Tetsudo shares anecdotes and wisdom about various Zen teachers, including Katagiri Roshi, Suzuki Roshi, and Bernie Glassman. Discover the humorous, insightful, and deeply personal stories from Tetsudo’s book ‘One Bird One Stone,’ along with his personal experiences and encounters with these influential figures in American Zen. This […]
The Five Ranks of Zen

Gerry Shishin Wick Roshi delves into the profound teachings of the Five Ranks of Zen, covering the historical context, the intricate nuances between the relative and the absolute, and their application in modern Zen practice.
Mad Ones, Wise Ones, and Rogues – Zen’s American Ancestors, Part 2

This is Part 2 from our previous event (HERE). All are welcome. In this series we will meet some of the bold eccentrics, scholars and artists who paved the way for Zen practice as we know it today — Sokei-an Sasaki, the “Original Dharma Bum” of 1920s and 30s America; Ruth Fuller Sasaki, a wealthy […]

