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Shun the Dangerous Road As the rich merchant with few servants Shuns the dangerous road And the person who loves life shuns poison, Beware the… Read More »Shun the Dangerous Road

What, if Anything, Did You Tell Your Children About God? Interviewer: What, if anything, did you tell your children about God? Norman Fischer: I communicated… Read More »What, if Anything, Did You Tell Your Children About God?

Beyond the Body of God Scientists like to speak in the language of mathematics. There are many good mathematicians among us. Those of us who… Read More »Beyond the Body of God

Did I Love Well? A path with heart will also include our unique gifts and creativity. The outer expression of our heart may be to… Read More »Did I Love Well?

A Jug Fills Drop by Drop Do not make light of your failings, Saying, “What are they to me?” A jug fills drop by drop.… Read More »A Jug Fills Drop by Drop

Putting Away the Stick, Part 3 It also became gradually apparent, quite oddly, that the kyosaku [a stick whacked on the backs of meditators when… Read More »Putting Away the Stick, Part 3

Putting Away the Stick, Part 2 The kyosaku, the other students would be quick to tell you, did not actually hurt, despite its dramatic sound.… Read More »Putting Away the Stick, Part 2

Putting Away the Stick, Part 1 I remember my first time inside a zendo [meditation hall]. I loved the feeling. The atmosphere — profoundly quiet,… Read More »Putting Away the Stick, Part 1

Is love at the heart of the universe? Question: That brings up an interesting question when you mention the word “love.” As you look around… Read More »Is love at the heart of the universe?

Moonrise Have you ever sat for the moonrise searched for her as the sun said its goodbyes? Is she tiptoeing across the sky or am… Read More »Moonrise