July 6, 2018
Awaken to the True Self
Teisho (formal Dharma talk by a Zen Master) by Harada Tangen Roshi on returning to your true home, the home which is the same for every single being
Articles
A selection of featured articles from RZC’s primary publication, Zen Bow. For recent issues, subscription information, and more, please see the Zen Bow page.
March 23, 2018
Zhaozhou’s “A Newborn Baby”
Blue Cliff Record Koan Commentary by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede: Zhaozhou’s “A Newborn Baby.” A monk asked Zhaozhou, “Does a newborn baby possess the six senses or not?” Zhaozhou said “It’s like a ball bouncing on swift flowing water.”
March 23, 2018
Transcending, Transgending
On the path of Zen and Transgender: personal reflections on suffering, searching for peace, healing. “By themselves false views will go.”
March 23, 2018
One Tow In the Water
Drinking, driving, prison, Zen…. Wading into meditation in the wake of “the very worst thing” — killing multiple people in a drunk driving accident.