‘For as long as space remains, as long as living beings remain, may I too remain to dispel the misery of the world.’  (Shantideva) In these deeply troubling times we’re all searching for ways to serve. Roshi Bernie Glassman, co-founder of Zen Peacemakers, left us with guidance on how to approach this question in the … Continue reading What Can I Do?

Our First Principle reminds us to honor the inherent worth and dignity of all beings, including ourselves. The Buddhist path teaches that there is a divine spirit in all beings. So we are all already perfect. In this service we will explore how we nurture our innate beauty, with all it’s sorrows, messiness, and imperfections. … Continue reading Perfect in Our Imperfections