Tag Archives: Zen

Gary Snyder interviewed by Matt J

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Armin

Gary Snyder interviewed by Matt J. A longish interview with my near lifelong idol Gary Snyder. Worth reading

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Weblog van Taede A. Smedes: Jesse Bering – “The God / Belief Instinct” (deel 7 – slot)

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Armin

Weblog van Taede A. Smedes: Jesse Bering – “The God / Belief Instinct” (deel 7 – slot). This is a discussion of a book I have not read, but I’ve followed the author, Jesse Bering for a while now. (Friend … Continue reading →

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No Mean Preacher | Tricycle

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Armin

No Mean Preacher | Tricycle.

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Buddhist Channel | Buddhism News, Headlines | Issues | Kanzeon Zen Center’s founder Genpo Merzel Roshi admits affair, leaves center

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Armin

Buddhist Channel | Buddhism News, Headlines | Issues | Kanzeon Zen Center’s founder Genpo Merzel Roshi admits affair, leaves center. Hmmm, I considered that guy to be a fraud ever since I watched one of his “Big Mind” Videos on … Continue reading →

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Shambhala Sun – Robert Aitken’s Amazing Life (November 2010)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Armin

Shambhala Sun – Robert Aitken’s Amazing Life (November 2010). This article is a tribute by John Tarrant to Aitken-Roshi. The board of Directors of the Honolulu DS seems to be unhappy about it, and has called it “not entirely respectful … Continue reading →

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Can You Live Forever? Maybe Not–But You Can Have Fun Trying: Scientific American

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Armin

Can You Live Forever? Maybe Not–But You Can Have Fun Trying: Scientific American.   Very Interesting thought experiment,,,, I think u could call it a koan.

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Aitken Roshi’s Last Interview

Posted on November 2, 2010 by jameshegarty

Here is a link to what is believed to be Robert Aitken’s last interview to the press. It is an audio recording of the actual interview. There is a beautiful little extended exchange here where the interviewer from a Buddhist … Continue reading →

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Scrapbook of the 50th Anniversary of the HDS

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Armin

Scrapbook Scrapbook of the 50th Anniversary of the HDS Loads of pics,,,, yes, Ross and Mary too.

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Does practice make you a better person?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Shindosan

I remember when I first started meditating, I felt like a rabbit caught in the headlights. The light shone brightly on all my inadequacies, and I was appalled at how I behaved towards others. I felt like such a wretch, … Continue reading →

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Retreat With Mary Jaksch-Roshi and Arthur Wells-Sensei

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Armin

Bonjourno fellow pathtakers, Just a wee reminder that tis only 3 weeks until the retreat at Staveley, lead by Mary Jaksch and Arthur Wells. Some ‘words of encouragement’ from Arthur: “The theme that Mary and I are bringing to this … Continue reading →

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