How To Get Unstuck: Working With Our Habitual Tendencies
Habitual tendencies are behaviors that are deeply ingrained in the mind and can be triggered by external situations or happen on their own.
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Rev. Kyoji
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Embracing Wholehearted Zen Practice: A Journey Through Ango
Ango practice period, which began on August 13 at Obon, ended this past week on December 8th, Rohatsu, celebrating The Buddha’s...
Rev. Kyoji
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Great Teacher Khema - The Wisest of Women
As we continue our series of great women in Buddhist history, the story of Khema, a woman who lived during the time of the Buddha....
Rev. Kyoji
Apr 25, 20234 min read
No-Self And Laying Down Ego
One of the main teachings of Zen Buddhism, and a teaching that many people tend to get stuck, is the teaching about no-self.
Rev. Kyoji
Mar 28, 20235 min read
The Hook And The Sacred Pause
If the aim for Buddhists is to alleviate suffering for ourselves and all sentient beings, a good place to begin might be with teachings...
Rev. Kyoji
Feb 14, 20235 min read
Let Them In - The Story Of Maha Pajapati
The story of Maha Pajapati, Siddhartha's aunt nad foster mother, and the first ordained Buddhist nun.
Rev. Kyoji
Jan 30, 20234 min read
Discourse On Happiness 3, 4, & 5
This discourse was given at Jetavana, monastery. The Discourse On Happiness is the Buddha’s answer to a question asked by a Deva.
Rev. Kyoji
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Keeping Meditation Practice Simple
Last week, as I was excitedly talking to my Zen teacher about the Fall and Winter Schedule at Rising Lotus Sangha, I had a moment of...
Rev. Kyoji
Sep 17, 20222 min read
Ango - Deepening Our Practice
In Zen Buddhism, Ango (安居) is a period of committed practice. An Ango lasts anywhere from 90 to 100 days and consists of renewed efforts...
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