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What Are You Waiting For - Koun Franz
On January 7, a Zen teacher named Sojun Mel Weitsman passed away; he was 91 years old, the founder and abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, a huge figure. Over email...
What Are You Waiting For - Koun Franz
On January 7, a Zen teacher named Sojun Mel Weitsman passed away; he was 91 years old, the founder and abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, a huge figure. Over email...
Should I Use Incense?
Incense has been around for thousands of years and is commonly used to help facilitate meditation. Due to the aromatic nature of incense, it can help calm the nervous system...
Should I Use Incense?
Incense has been around for thousands of years and is commonly used to help facilitate meditation. Due to the aromatic nature of incense, it can help calm the nervous system...
The Power of Not Knowing - Koun Franz
I once heard a teacher describe this scene: Imagine you in a boat on the river, surrounded by fog, and see another boat coming right toward you. At first, maybe...
The Power of Not Knowing - Koun Franz
I once heard a teacher describe this scene: Imagine you in a boat on the river, surrounded by fog, and see another boat coming right toward you. At first, maybe...
Who Is Bodhisattva Tara?
Origin Story of Tara Tara is the Buddhist savior goddess who is very popular in Nepal, Tibet and Mongolia. There are two popular origin myths surrounding Tara's creation. The first...
Who Is Bodhisattva Tara?
Origin Story of Tara Tara is the Buddhist savior goddess who is very popular in Nepal, Tibet and Mongolia. There are two popular origin myths surrounding Tara's creation. The first...
What are the Chakras?
Historically originating from ancient Hindu practices, the chakras are the different energy centers of the body. In Sanskrit, "chakra" translates to "wheel" or "spinning disc". There are seven main chakras,...
What are the Chakras?
Historically originating from ancient Hindu practices, the chakras are the different energy centers of the body. In Sanskrit, "chakra" translates to "wheel" or "spinning disc". There are seven main chakras,...
Keep It Simple- Koun Franz
It happens every year on January 1—the runners appear. People ready to make a new start, to finally do the thing they’ve been meaning to do for so long, lace...
Keep It Simple- Koun Franz
It happens every year on January 1—the runners appear. People ready to make a new start, to finally do the thing they’ve been meaning to do for so long, lace...