Zen Master – Shitou Xiqian (700-790)
Zen Master Shitou Xiqian is famous for two poems that are classic Zen texts. I recently started reading...
Poem – To Zen Master Ryokan
The great fool’s voice echos through empty hallways and into the grand chamber where the king sits in...
Where we are going, what have we done
I tend to be a private person when it comes to political, economic, and social issues, but the...
Poem – Welcome
Tears fall upon the lotus growing near the red water. A robed figure walks the dirt path from...
Poem – Excerpt #2 from Sand Shadows
The following are excerpts from a new piece I am writing called “Sand Shadows”. Excerpt #2 Grey sky...
Article – Why are Christians Turning to Buddhism?
A well-writen article discussing Christianity and Buddhism. A question at the core of my belief is why is...
Poetry Month – Poem by Layman Pang Yun
The following two poems from the book The Recorded Sayings of Layman Pang, Weatherhill 1971, translated from the...
Poetry Month – Poems By Zen Masters
The following translations are from the book Original Teachings of Chan Buddhism, by Chang Chun-Yuan, A Vintage Book,...
Book Review – Cultivating the Empty Field
This is a follow-up to my previous post about the book “Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination...
Zen Master – Quote by Dogen
Eihei Dogen (1200-1253) Founder of Japanese Soto Zen “Studying the Buddha Way is studying oneself. Studying oneself is...
Masters – Shitou Xiqian – Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage
Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage, written by Shitou Xiqian (700 – 790). I’ve built a grass hut where there’s...
Masters – Shitou Xiqian – Harmony of Difference and Equality
The poem Harmony of Difference and Equlity (or Sameness) is a classic Chan Zen poem known for its...
Empty Field Dharma Resources
I have read many books, different views, and different schools of thought. Everything I study now is focused...
New Project – Empty Field Dharma
I have started a new site dedicated to information and discussion around the Empty Field Dharma. The concept...
Taking Care of Ourself First
Really, to help others, we should be in a good place ourself, to put more positive energy into...