So, today I want to talk about aging and our Zen practice.  Now, some of you are (at least in my opinion) younger, some of you are...

I have a tendency to worry about things – sometimes trivial and sometimes important (or at least I like to believe they’re important).  I...

So Much to Love, yet So Much Hate..........Thoughts from Jishin and others Holocaust Memorial Day was Jan. 27 just passed, but...

“When we sit in silence, we make contact with the reality of not knowing. This is the place where we have the opportunity to let go of...

Let me respectfully remind you, Birth and death are of supreme importance. Time passes swiftly by and opportunity is lost. We should all...

Dharma Talk by Zochi: The 3 Pillows / Pillars of Zen Recorded on October 25 2023 | Southern Palm Zen Group Download Audio File Right...

I woke up today thinking I am a hypocrite. Here I am, studying the Buddha’s precepts but failing in every single one of them. I kill with...

Dogen consistently uses the term “Who is it” throughout his writings. It can be interpreted in a couple of ways. Simply one’s Buddha...

The subject today is “The Power of Intention”. This was a subject suggested to me for discussion. I, of course, immediately thought of...

To start I want to recount a situation I had early on in my sitting practice, after a few short retreats I decided to go on a week-long...