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.
Meditation
Stillness in Motion — Practices for Conscious Living
Learn the science and practice of meditation—blending contemplative traditions with neuroscience and inner development for a grounded spiritual path.
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.
Methods of Meditation: A Global Survey of Meditative Practices
This survey presents a panoramic view of the world’s meditative traditions, from the structured stillness of yogic and Buddhist methods to the mystical imagery of Jewish Kabbalah and Christian Lectio Divina; from Daoist alchemical visualizations to the scientific protocols of modern mindfulness-based therapy.
Zen Yoga: Yogācāra
This article explores Zen Yoga, the practice of meditative inquiry grounded in the Yogācāra school of Mahāyāna Buddhism.
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.
The Royal Art: Alchemy and Science
The Royal Art, known technically as symbolic or speculative alchemy, is the art of eternal transformation. In illumined circles it is the art of doing nothing.
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.
Zen’s Founding Scripture
explore the founding scriptures — the Lankavatara Sutra, the Outline of Practice, and Trust in Mind — through which the Chan spirit first found its voice.
Zen Literature: Essential Reading for the Student of Zen
In these pages, we will follow the unfolding of Zen from its Indian and Chinese foundations to its flowering in Japan and its transmission to the West.
The Science of Yoga and Transcendental Meditation (TM)
In this article, we explore two distinct yet overlapping traditions: Yoga, with its ancient Indian origins and comprehensive mind-body-spirit framework, and Transcendental Meditation, a 20th-century method rooted in Vedic philosophy but streamlined for modern use.
How the Masters Meditate: A Comparative Guide to Practices Across Spiritual and Scientific Traditions
How long should I sit? When should I do it? How do seasoned practitioners—monks, yogis, therapists, and contemplatives—actually meditate in real life?
Meditation in Healthcare: For Pain, Illness, Injury, and Hospitalization
Meditation has been shown to modulate pain, ease anxiety, reduce inflammation, improve immune response, and foster psychological resilience. These are not just philosophical promises, but measurable, reproducible outcomes.