The wise question is not, “How can I train my mind to do what I want?” but rather, “How could I help my mind to go with the flow in the...

Sturgeon’s law reminds us that 90% of everything sucks, but not in the fun, tingly way. This includes humanity, including those who fancy...

How do we transcend the stress’ control over our choices, utterances, and deeds? The Buddha’s eight fold path. How do we transform our...

Oh how proponents of establishment-oriented spirituality sing the benefits of rugged individualism. But is that what the Buddha taught?...

How are we to know if our practice of meditation is detrimental, inconsequential, or beneficial? As William Camden wrote (in 1605) “The...

In 1986’s “The Golden Child,” with a throw-away line, a supporting character lamented the death of justice; as has every survivor of...

Meditation is not contemplation which (in turn) is not self-hypnosis. There are some who are utterly convinced that they can believe...

Although I love meditation it is NOT a panacea. If you feel your life is being turned upside down by the symptoms of depression make your...

As a man with MANY disabilities (and who really is a dainty doily of a fellow) . . . my mid-meditation drowsiness seems MOST effected by...

Our central nervous system has evolved in such a manner that we take enormous pleasure in the things most necessary for our survival. . ....

When first exposed to the seven enlightenment factors I was shocked . . . that energy, joy, and tranquility were prerequisites to...

What if the goal of the Buddha’s meditations was not to still the mind, select an emotion, or indulge any of our controlling tendencies?...

Sometimes it can be difficult to know, whether it is a particular contemplative system that is filling us with joy, or just the thrill of...

If we are honest with ourselves, there are some problems which capture our imagination and the part of our brain that delights in...

In the 1970’s children were taught to treasure their self-esteem above all else. On the other hand the Buddha discussed the advantage of...

Tinnitus is a dreadful disorder (for those who endure it) but it does offer one advantage: effortless concentration, for one’s attention...

If, after confiding negative thoughts to your psychologist their only advice is to transform your negativity to positivity; then fire...

You may have many interests: school, work, fitness, or meditation. And the progress of whatever you do will be inconsistent; sometimes...

They called role on the first day of first grade. And when my new class mates heard may name read aloud they erupted with laughter. I set...

According to Taisen Deshimaru Roshi the practice of Soto consists of: 1 – chanting the heart sutra, 2 – sitting in Zen, and 3 – receiving...