The Feminist and the Monk
Introduction Carol W. Gundersen has been a feminist since the early days of the modern women’s movement. She was a founding member of the… Read More »The Feminist and the Monk
Yao Xiang Shakya
The Physician and the Monk
The Physician. The following letter is written by Lao Huo Shakya, a monk of the Contemplative order of Hsu Yun, to her father, A. Erik… Read More »The Physician and the Monk
Number 5: The Spiritual World of Work
Work as Devotion Trouble with Likes, Dislikes and Indifferences Knowledge is not produced. Knowledge does not come through… Read More »Number 5: The Spiritual World of Work
Number 4: The Spiritual World of Work
Work as Devotion The work is not limited because Dharma work cannot be measured or comprehended. Measuring and comprehending disturb the mind. All things help… Read More »Number 4: The Spiritual World of Work
Number 3. The Spiritual World of Work
Work as Devotion Pay full attention to all action… the Way Seeking Mind is actualized… by rolling up your sleeves. Any Act that Leads… Read More »Number 3. The Spiritual World of Work
Number 2: The Spiritual World of Work
Pilgrimage to the place of the wise is to escape the flame of separation. Underhill I know. The quote may be difficult to understand. Read… Read More »Number 2: The Spiritual World of Work
The Spiritual World of Work
“Whatever human existence there is; whatever freedom, rights and duties the individual has, whatever meaning there is in individual life, all are determined by… Read More »The Spiritual World of Work
In Memory of Qian Shen Shakya
Qian Shen Shakya (Rhonda Martinez) wife, mother, daughter, and sister; Zen teacher and mentor. Qian Shen Shakya, wife of Sad Monk –… Read More »In Memory of Qian Shen Shakya
ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR ZEN STUDENT
The basic elements of life are not unlike the basic elements of Zen practice. To become one with Zen is to uncover the fundamental truths… Read More »ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR ZEN STUDENT
I have for some time, viewed many of the essays sent in and finally thought possibly I would send something in that possibly may be of… Read More »
The Subcaster EM Cairn © 2017 It was a hard day – like most. The ground felt as though it was on an uphill incline… Read More »