A. Jesse Jiryu Davis
- Which Beings Are Sentient?
I reviewed the book The Edge of Sentience and shared good news about humanity's moral progress regarding animal welfare.
- Winter 2024 Meditation Retreat
December 2024. The Village Zendo's winter meditation retreat in Garrison, NY, led by head student Ryugin.
- Is an Enlightened Person Afraid of Illness and Death?
A dharma talk I gave at the Village Zendo December 12, 2024, about my mother's brain surgery and end-of-life decisions.
- Are You Prepared To Save A Life?
You can find yourself in a critical situation without warning. Is Zen practice preparing you?
- Summer Meditation Retreat
Candlelight zazen and Seiryu's first dharma talk.
- New Abbot Ceremony
June 16, 2024. The Descending and Ascending the Mountain Ceremony.
- Jyakuen's Shuso Hossen
March 24, 2024. A ceremony at the Village Zendo. Jyakuen gave her first dharma talk and became a senior Zen student.
- Bodhisattvas Always Smile
We vow to bear witness to the world's suffering, but there's no reason to be gloomy about it. Let's be cheerful bodhisattvas!
- Village Zendo's Winter 2023 Meditation Retreat
Photos from our Zen retreat at Garrison Institute.
- Village Zendo's Winter 2022 Meditation Retreat
Photos from our Zen retreat at Garrison Institute.