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The Subtle Art of Bowing: A Dharma Discourse

So, I invite you, make bowing central to your practice. Do it physically. Do it when you meditate. Do it all the time. Just bow. read more

5/7/2026 1:00:03 PM by James Ford

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STOP THE WAR: Commenting on a Zen koan

The more armor we lay down, the more capable we are of letting these times open us, humble us, and help us become wiser and more brave. read more

4/17/2026 8:55:34 PM by James Ford

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Only Beauty Can Save the World: James Hillman at 100

On James Hillman's 100th birthday, a Zen teacher reflects on how archetypal psychology opened a door between soul, beauty, and the Buddhist Three Bodies. read more

4/12/2026 1:58:39 PM by James Ford

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Easter: A Zen Buddhist Appreciation

I find Easter is a full body response to the invitation to not turn away from any part, until even death is just a part of the mystery. read more

4/5/2026 12:11:16 PM by James Ford

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A Lazy Person's Guide to Idleness & Liberation

I suggest idleness, mixed up, sure, but at heart pure idleness, is a treasure at the center of all things. read more

3/29/2026 11:26:39 AM by James Ford

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Fear, Hatred, and Zen

The great temptation of the modern age, fanaticism, intolerance, prejudice and hate from people who are afraid of love. read more

3/19/2026 1:23:08 PM by James Ford

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Zen Master Soen Nakagawa

Soen Roshi's influence in the West and North America is substantive. Half his ashes are interred at Ryutakuji, half in America. read more

3/16/2026 1:35:03 PM by James Ford

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Recalling Zen historian David Chadwick

Recalling Zen archivist, memorist, and biographer David Chadwick. His archive Cuke.org is a critical collections of early convert Zen. read more

2/24/2026 1:20:46 PM by James Ford

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Zen and the Broken Places

Shunryo Suzuki reminded his students decades ago and us today that “You are all perfect just as you are, and you could all use a little help” read more

2/21/2026 9:48:03 PM by James Ford

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A Zen Buddhist Response to this Moment

Pay attention to what you say and how you say it. Pay attention to how you treat everyone and pay attention to the stories you tell yourself. read more

2/8/2026 1:15:13 PM by James Ford

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Thomas Merton, Interfaith saint

Thomas Merton's life and the many blessings of that life deserves celebrating. Happy birthday, good and faithful... read more

1/31/2026 12:09:24 PM by James Ford

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Recalling Zen's Great teacher Eihei Dogen

Eihei Dogen was born on the 26th of January in 1200. He is recalled one of the great spiritual writers of all time. read more

1/26/2026 2:55:16 PM by James Ford

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Zen Master Hakuin Ekaku

ne of the greatest of Japan's Zen masters, Hakuin Ekaku died on January the 18th, 1769. Hebecame the great reformer of Japanese Rinzai Zen. read more

1/18/2026 11:06:42 AM by James Ford

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