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“Compassion only really happens in community.” – Koshin How does the nobility of our imperfection become a place of deep connection? In this dharma talk from the opening night of the Contemplative Care Retreat, Koshin Sensei introduces us to the Six Paramitas, often called the ‘six perfections,’ of dana, sila, ksanti, virya, dhyana, […]
“How open am I? Who and what do I not welcome in?” – Koshin Providing safe harbor and true welcome to all others is deeply courageous. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes the bodhisattva vow to exclude nothing and no one from our care and compassion. “How many of us are that open?” […]
Published 11/20/24
“When the mind calms down, we can treat ourselves and others more authentically.” – Chodo Campbell Morality and right ethical conduct is not about appearing a certain way or trying to look good. Doing what is right is about owning your own shit, vowing with every misstep to act more...
Published 11/13/24
“Living fully is not an idea. Tenderness and compassion are always the barometer of how practice is going.” – Koshin Paley Ellison Uncertainty about elections. Dozens of active wars around the globe. “Where do you focus?” Koshin Sensei asks. What practice guides your life? In this recent...
Published 11/06/24