To Call Or Not To Call
Deciding to give up my handheld companion while basking in the glow of nibbana turned out to be quite different from the reality of pulling the plug once I returned home. I entered the stages of grief. I’d done the denial circuit for quite awhile before I went on retreat.
Loneliness During the Dark Days of Winter
This time of year tends to be challenging for me. I would guess the same is true for many others out there. And what's interesting to me is that although the level of activity with others is often ramped up, so, too, can the feelings of loneliness. … Read more →
The “Bad” Meditator
When I'm in the yoga world, it's not uncommon for someone to say, upon hearing about my Zen practice, "Oh, I'm terrible at meditation" or "It's too hard for me." Sometimes, I hear the same thing as well from newcomers on Sunday mornings down at the … Read more →
Built On Faith
The consecutive painstaking rebuilding of NakSanSa temple is a testament to the dedication of the Korean people and successive national and provincial governments.
See The Light
Vincent Ross explores a fascinating window on religious life while visiting the NakSanSa Temple on South Korea’s northeast coast.
The Trouble With Living Overly Busy Lives
Do you only feel worthwhile when you are busy doing something? What is your busyness really doing to you?
The Zen of Wild Turkeys and Snakes
Nathan Thompson encounters a couple of weird coincidences while exploring the wild places.
Evolving Your Brain
When the emotional/energetic patterns stored in your body don’t resonate with the intentions you have for your life, there is a conflict. Fortunately, there’s a solution.
Buddhist Anger Strategies
Nathan Thompson explores the effect anger has on us, and Buddhist approaches to dealing with anger in all kinds of situations.
Life Lessons from The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The film The Diving Bell and the Butterfly sparks Nathan Thompson to reflect on the body-mind connection, and what it means to be human when that connection is broken.
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