The Great Bright Pearl: Soto Zen’s Journey from Ancient India to American Soil
This article traces the journey from Siddhartha to Bodhidharma, to Dōgen and mountain monasteries, to urban zendos and American homes.
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Silent Illumination: The Life and Legacy of Japanese Sōtō Zen Monasticism
Sōtō Zen was born from a deep current of wisdom that flows from India through China to Japan, shaped not by conquest or proclamation, but by the gentle, steadfast practice of sitting in silence.
The Moral Cosmos: An Integrated Vision of Wholeness and Morality:
Explore how the structure of the universe and the foundations of morality arise from the same relational laws. This powerful integration of science, ethics, and philosophy reveals a universal moral compass grounded in the fabric of reality.
The Taste of Liberation: How Buddhism Reached Every Corner of the Earth
This article traces the global journey of the Dharma, beginning with the Buddha’s lifetime and spreading outward across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
The Science of Sex: An Open, Honest, and Informed Guide to Sexuality, Health, and Human Connection
Sex is not just biology. It is identity, emotion, connection, pleasure, vulnerability, and creativity. It is tied to reproduction, but it is also a fundamental part of human bonding and well-being. To talk about sex honestly and responsibly is to affirm something deeply human.
The Science of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep isn’t laziness—it’s biology. Discover the science behind rest, the dangers of deprivation, and why even monks should sleep well. A call for wisdom, health, and spiritual clarity.
From Forest Shrines to Global Zen: The Evolution of Japanese Monastic Life
This article traces the journey of Japanese monasticism—from its earliest roots to its global flowering—revealing a tradition that, though ancient, remains vibrantly alive.
Chinese Chan Buddhist Monasticism: The Spring of Zen
This article follows the story of Chan from its earliest roots in India and Daoist China, through its flowering in Tang and Song dynasties, and outward into the temples, poetry, and practices of East Asia.
The Science of Morality: The Moral Compass and How We Know What Is Moral
This essay is an invitation to rediscover morality not as a command from above or a whim of culture, but as a living science: one that evolves, adapts, and integrates knowledge from across the human experience.
The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure
This article introduces the essential principles, structures, motions, and roles of parliamentary procedure, empowering individuals and groups to deliberate more skillfully and govern more wisely.
Home Economics, Taxes, Insurance, and Other Basics You Wish They Had Taught You
A practical life-skills survival guide for young adults just starting out. Learn to budget, file taxes, buy insurance, manage a household, understand credit, and more—everything school forgot to teach you.
