When I most appreciate my practice is when I’m facing a personal difficulty, particularly when it concerns my health. It seems like ill-health brings up my worst fears and anxiety. … Continue reading A “Health Sesshin”
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Right Thought
In my last Sunday talk, I worked with the 8-fold path and the limb of Right Thought. The Buddha had many suggestions about how to work with our thoughts. One … Continue reading Right Thought
“The more I love, the more that I’m afraid”
The holidays are upon us. The dark has moved in. My son is home from college. We begin our traditions. My human sentiments come upon me strong. The passions of … Continue reading “The more I love, the more that I’m afraid”
“You can’t beat samsara”
When Roshi Reb Anderson was at Clouds, the sound bite that stuck in my mind was “You can’t beat samsara.” Then my husband heard that and amended it by saying … Continue reading “You can’t beat samsara”