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Reflections from our teachers

Faith: Cultivating an Undivided Life

The opening lines of the seminal Zen poem, The Mind of Great Faith, written by Sengcan in 7th century China, states:“The Great Way is not difficultfor those who have no preferences.When love and hate are...

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The Appropriate Response

When confronted with the question of action, it’s natural to turn to a formula. If you’ve seen the show “Sex Education”, you’ll remember the scene where the young protagonist nervously attempts to apply a...

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Skillful Distraction

This is an excerpt from Shaila Catherine’s 2022 book, “Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind” – shared with permission. There are appropriate times for distraction. A parent might dangle a set...

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What Am I Doing In Here

“What Am I Doing In Here” is a practice that connects us with the Buddha’s first talk, which came to be known as “Turning The Dharma Wheel,” The Wheel of Law, which means working...

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Precepts as Orientation

The 5 precepts often given to lay practitioners are (with positive instructions in parenthesis):  I vow not to kill (Love and support all beings)I vow not to steal (generosity)I vow not to misuse sexuality...

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