The wood stove keeps us warm, January 29th 2015

Firewood becomes ash, and it does not become firewood again. Yet, do not suppose that the ash is future and the firewood past. You should understand that firewood abides in the phenomenal expression of firewood, which fully includes past and future and is independent of past and future. Ash abides in the phenomenal expression of … Read more

Muho discusses some Japanese books, Seikan moves to L.A. and rents out his place, January 22nd 2015

From Melbourne Zen centre’s Facebook page: Announcing: Manhattan Beach Zen People from all walks of life coming together for zazen in the sand where LA meets the Pacific ocean. Following zazen, there will also be time for discussion, Q&A, short talks by Seikan, and/or swims in the ocean. Regular meetings from March 2015. All welcome! … Read more