Hakone Zendo

Shared by Susan A world-renowned Stanford University psychologist, Dr. Carol Dweck, has done a great deal of research on achievement and success. She speaks about the power of mindset, specifically a growth mindset. I am just starting to learn about her research but this is what I’ve started to understand. The growth mindset is about…

Shared by Grande Photo by our friend Sue from Seattle Speaking after our sitting today, I thought how wonderful it would be to meditate before a work presentation or a speech! Although it might seem unusual to your work colleagues to sit silently together before a presentation. The title of my share today is “Back…

Shared by Kaz In Japan, we often hear the phrase “初心忘るべからず” (Shoshin wasuru bekarazu), which means “Don’t forget your beginner’s mind.” This reminder from parents and teachers emphasizes the importance of maintaining a beginner’s mindset throughout life. What is the Beginner’s Mind? The concept of the beginner’s mind, popularized by Suzuki Roshi in his book…

Shared by Michael Life has its way of throwing unexpected challenges our path. For me, this realization hit hard after experiencing a near-fatal bike crash a few months back. As I’ve been navigating the recovery process, I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating new beginnings and what they truly mean. We all experience fresh starts—whether…

Shared by Taylor This year has been a whirlwind for me, packed with nerve-wracking moments and transformative experiences, particularly becoming a new parent. Seven weeks ago, my wife and I welcomed our baby into the world. The weeks leading up to this life-altering event were filled with anxiety—those pre-baby jitters that many say are quite…

Shared by Hannah Today, I wanted to share some thoughts inspired by a profound book, “The Power of Now.” While I don’t agree with everything in it, there’s a particular part that resonates deeply with how I view the world—it speaks to the idea of creating ‘no more pain’ in the present moment. Our lives…