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My Journey of Conscience

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January 2017

January 04, 2017

When I Practice Not-Knowing Instead of Trying to Figure Everything Out

I'm really worried about the 100 days following January 20th. As if there weren't already...

November 2016

November 22, 2016

The Wise Use of Anger – A Lesson for (Us) Namby-Pamby Liberals

In my last two posts I have counseled thoughtfulness, caution, and compassion in our speech...

November 16, 2016

Appropriate Speech When Talking Politics: the Buddha’s Five Conditions

Most of us need to talk to others about political matters. We need to vent...

November 01, 2016

Politics and the Buddhist Precept “Do Not Speak Dishonestly”

13th century Zen master Dogen taught that "to study Buddhism is to study the self."...

February 2016

February 10, 2016

You Have to Be Your Own Fan (Even If You’re Pathetic Sometimes)

If your self-confidence never wavers, if you are thoroughly convinced of your own worthiness –...

December 2015

December 21, 2015

Five Sure Ways to Improve Family Relationships during the Holidays

Nothing's better than family at showing you where you still fall short of your own...

December 17, 2014

Questions Are More Important Than Answers

Everyone wants answers. We figure answers tell us how to live more happily. Answers let...

November 2014

November 26, 2014

Bringing Racism and Violence into the Meditation Hall

At my Zen center last night I took the risk of departing from our regularly-scheduled...

November 20, 2014

Our First Meeting – the Ideal Becomes Actual and… Ordinary

Last night was the first meeting of my Zen Center's "Downtown Portland Group." Over the...

November 13, 2014

Hello, My Fear and Ignorance

My Zen meditation group for "the homeless" hasn't even met yet (we meet for the...

November 11, 2014

"Not Knowing" and What It Doesn’t Mean

The post I made last week about wearing my heart and doubt on my sleeve...

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