Eihei Dogen, who lived in Japan in the early 13th century, was a Buddhist priest, writer, and founder of the Sōtō school of Zen. In this video lecture, Bussho Lahn offers both a historic view of Dogen and a personal one. All mystics invite us to engage with their teachings not just intellectually, but also… Read more
An Invitation to Befriend Ambiguity
Have you ever stood at the edge of a lake, looked out, and wondered where the shoreline ends and the trees begin? Have you ever been confused, for a moment, about which direction is up and which is down while looking toward the shoreline and seeing the clouds perfectly reflected on the surface of the… Read more
Interpersonal Skills in Support of Contemplative Dialogue: Mutuality
Last month, I introduced receptivity/openness as the first of five interpersonal stances that support contemplative dialogue. These next few months will similarly focus on the interpersonal skills that support the movements of contemplative dialogue (grounding in self, open to others, seeking God, facing suffering, and commitment to wholeness), and work in tandem with the contemplative… Read more
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