Hakuin Ekaku Zenji wrote of this method in two texts; the Yasenkanna (Idle Talk on a Night Boat) and in
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The Zen schools of Buddha Dharma focus on enlightenment in this life. Emphasizing meditation, wherever we are – seated or in the midst of activity.
Online Yoga Schedule for Spring 2021
The classes are offered each week using Zoom. To get the link contact me directly, details below – The focus
Continue reading »Zazen / Meditation online on Wednesday evening and Sunday noon.
A gentle practice, starting with a short introduction to posture and breath. Short 15min. periods, with an opportunity to ask
Continue reading »Practising at Tahoma Zen Monastery
Through the month of May, I’ll be practicing at Tahoma Zen Monastery. We will hold three sesshin during the month
Continue reading »Spring Sunday Meditation Series
An opportunity to practice Meditation together. Exploring a variety of postures and styles. We will use the four classic positions
Continue reading »Yamada Mumon Roshi from 1977
An excerpt from a BBC film “Zen Buddhism – The Land of the Disappearing Buddha – Japan (BBC 1977)”, hosted
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Mindfulness frees us from the burdens of endless thoughts. Meditation studies the self to ‘forget’ the self and opens us
Continue reading »Harada Roshi’s report on Sendai and Fukushima
It’s a month since the tsunami crushed the coast of Japan north of Tokyo. Shodo Harada Roshi along with Ekai
Continue reading »Shodo Harada Roshi on Joshu’s “Wash Your Bowls”
This is a public talk by Shodo Harada Roshi. Given on Feb., 27, 2008. The talk was given in support
Continue reading »Zen Calligraphy demonstration by Shodo Harada Roshi
On February 26th, at Bayview Hall, on Whidbey Island. Harada Roshi, lead Osesshin then KoSesshin at Tahoma One Drop Zen
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