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A Path to Precepts by Rebecca Greenslade
As I sit down to write, I am still mulling over the echoes of a conversation I had over breakfast with a guest from the group we were hosting this past weekend. He asked me what led me to Yokoji...
October 20, 2016 | Comments: 1 -
Deepening Practice...or not? by Beth Joshi Mulligan
Recently I was asked to give a talk on “Deepening Practice” at a Dharma center. My first thought was, “I don’t know what that means.” Followed by ,”I guess I’ll have to decline or just talk on...
April 07, 2016 | Comments: 4 -
A Few Words from Yushin
Jokai, Dylan, and I just returned from a lovely, uplifting, much needed vacation. Jim (Yugen) and Melissa kindly invited us to stay at their place near Joshua Tree while they were away on their...
April 06, 2016 | Comments: 1 -
Functions of a Zen Temple by Beth Joshi Mulligan
There are many functions of a Zen temple; one of them is, it is a safe and strong place to hold us when we’re going through difficulties. It also provides some structure through ritual which for...
March 15, 2016 | Comments: 0 -
A Book Recommendation From Yushin
I recently encountered (through the world of books) a person and writer whom I respect. I find it fascinating to read the words of someone who is authentically exploring what it means to be a...
March 02, 2016 | Comments: 2 -
Reflections From Yushin
The days are lengthening and this week’s bright sun and warmth is a welcome respite from weeks of the colder temperatures one might expect in the mountains in February. Though it feels like early...
February 11, 2016 | Comments: 1 -
Beth Joshi Mulligan - Working with Koans
It has been 6 weeks’ yesterday since the fall training period ended. I’m home on this cold Monday night writing in front of the wood stove in my living room while a group of practitioners are...
January 19, 2016 | Comments: 5 -
Weather Conditions Effecting - Sunday, January 10th
The recent storm dumped somewhere between 9 and 12 inches of snow at Yokoji. After clearing the road with our snow plow, a further inch of snow then fell and froze on the ground. The present...
January 09, 2016 | Comments: 0