Tag: dharmatalk

The Dharma of Alex Honnold He climbed a skyscraper and risked dying on live TV. Here's what I learned from Honnold about climbing, living, and practicing the precepts.
A Zen Talk: AI OMG! What is an LLM? How does it work? Is it conscious? Why is this all happening now?
Speak Up If You're Stuck in a Zazen Rut 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.
Which Beings Are Sentient? I reviewed the book The Edge of Sentience and shared good news about humanity's moral progress regarding animal welfare.
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?
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!
How To Understand Non-Self: Buddhism And Conway's Game Of Life John Conway's Game of Life is a math puzzle that gives us insights into the Buddha's teaching of anatman.
Give Something Away to a Stranger Rich countries and drug firms are acting selfishly during the pandemic. Selfishness is natural, but we can strengthen our universal goodwill through training.
These Unreliable United States We're shocked how fragile our country is, but Buddha told us nothing lasts. We can rely only on the truth. A talk at Village Zendo, November 8, 2020.