by Zenju | Jun 14, 2016 | dharma-notes, The World We Live In
Hatred is treason against all life. It is to turn toward a living target and shoot. Internalized hatred is treason against oneself. It is to hold the gun to your own head or to the heads of those who look or appear like you. When you consciously or unconsciously hate...
by Zenju | Jan 18, 2016 | dharma-notes
Sharing a post from Tricycle Magazine: http://www.tricycle.com/blog/remembering-dr-martin-luther-king-jr
by Zenju | Aug 30, 2015 | dharma-notes
What stood out most after what was claimed the “wrongful death” of Eric Garner* were the words, “I can’t breathe.” It became a collective mantra. Soon many were wearing t-shirts that said, “I can’t breathe.” This...
by Zenju | Jul 18, 2015 | dharma-notes
I have received three apologies from white-skinned strangers in the last three weeks in public places. They each said, “I am sorry for what is happening to black people in this country.” Their comments refer to the recent murders of black men, women and...
by Zenju | Jun 17, 2015 | dharma-notes
Many ask, “How do I enter into a silent meditation retreat and then re-engage the world upon departure? You can just experience the retreat and then create your own guidelines for next time or perhaps these guidelines might be useful to begin with. I have...
by Zenju | Jun 11, 2015 | dharma-notes
Daddy had chopped the tail off the Doberman pincher. The poor puppy was crying and shaking. “What have you done to Princess?” The garage was dark with cobwebs hanging in the corners. I stared at the blood where the crime had been committed. I guess he didn’t feel the...
