The little community I practice with was officially made a Zen temple.
Some topics seem off-limits in Zen: What's the goal of meditation? How do I get better at it? I talk about my doubts and break some silences.
April 1, 2025. Zen priest Kenzen, formerly named Gessho, who was recently ordained at the Village Zendo in New York.
I look in the Bhagavad Gita for guidance on living in stressful times, and taking action when there are no good options.
I reviewed the book The Edge of Sentience and shared good news about humanity's moral progress regarding animal welfare.
December 2024. The Village Zendo's winter meditation retreat in Garrison, NY, led by head student Ryugin.
A dharma talk I gave at the Village Zendo December 12, 2024, about my mother's brain surgery and end-of-life decisions.
You can find yourself in a critical situation without warning. Is Zen practice preparing you?
Candlelight zazen and Seiryu's first dharma talk.
June 16, 2024. The Descending and Ascending the Mountain Ceremony.