Each Sunday after the 8:00 sitting, a volunteer speaker shares their thoughts with the sangha. Here are their sharings, posted for anyone who couldn’t attend.
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Finding Rest in the Middle of Things: Bob’s Reflections on The Five Invitations
In this moving reflection, our community member Bob shares how the teachings of The Five Invitations provided profound grounding during a sudden family crisis. Through…
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Finding Magic in the present
Claudia shares her recent feelings of calmness and happiness, describing a meditation experience at Zazen-kai where she brought flowers and invited her late grandmother’s spirit.…
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Nothing Happens
The author reflects on experiences in Alaska, where the unique quality of sunlight alters perceptions of time and activity. This contrasts with their home environment,…
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Meditation is not clearing the mind
Adam reflects on his meditation practice, comparing it to laundry, where he cleans his mind weekly but faces challenges during stressful workdays. Inspired by Gelong…
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Building the Bedrock: A New Father’s Journey into Meditation
The author, a father of a 9-month-old named Juniper, shares his meditation journey. He struggles with a restless mind but learns to embrace it with…
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Uncovering Joy: Four Realizations from Sitting at Hakone Gardens
In this reflection, Igor shares four key realizations from his meditative experiences at Hakone Gardens. He emphasizes the importance of presence and how focusing on…
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