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Apology and Compassion

Apology and Compassion

07.29.2010  |  No Comments ››

Recently, I had a big fight – verbal, not physical - with a relative. I thought he was treating me badly. He’d been irritating me for a while but I hadn’t ... Continue Reading »

Zen and relationships – part 3

Zen and relationships – part 3

07.23.2010  |  No Comments ››

When couples repeat traditional wedding vows, they say “For as long as we both shall live.” I don’t imagine they’re crossing their fingers behind their backs. Assuming they mean it, why ... Continue Reading »

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

08.09.2010  |  Comments Off

Empty Nest Zen Group will host a weekend retreat in North Fork, CA from September 17-19. Empty Nest Zendo, led by Grace Schireson, dharma heir in the Suzuki Roshi lineage and researcher of ... Continue Reading »

Interfaith Meditation in Woodward Park, Fresno

Interfaith Meditation in Woodward Park, Fresno

07.17.2010  |  Comments Off

On three Summer Saturdays - July 17th, August 21st, and September 18th - there will be an offering of silent interfaith meditation from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Woodward Park in ... Continue Reading »

[Kuzan] 1/23/2010 THE TWO SIDES OF PRACTICE

[Kuzan] 1/23/2010 THE TWO SIDES OF PRACTICE

01.29.2010  |  No Comments ››

Here is a talk I gave at Kannonji Zen Retreat in Second Life, a virtual sangha with a very active community. Please excuse the poor audio quality. http://kuzanzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Kuzan Peter Schireson Dharma Talk (Second Life).mp3 Continue Reading »

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

08.09.2010  |  Comments Off

Empty Nest Zen Group will host a weekend retreat in North Fork, CA from September 17-19. Empty Nest Zendo, led by Grace Schireson, dharma heir in the Suzuki Roshi lineage and researcher of ... Continue Reading »

Apology and Compassion

Apology and Compassion

07.29.2010  |  No Comments ››

Recently, I had a big fight – verbal, not physical - with a relative. I thought he was treating me badly. He’d been irritating me for a while but I hadn’t ... Continue Reading »

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

08.09.2010  |  Comments Off

Empty Nest Zen Group will host a weekend retreat in North Fork, CA from September 17-19. Empty Nest Zendo, led by Grace Schireson, dharma heir in the Suzuki Roshi lineage and researcher of ... Continue Reading »

Apology and Compassion

Apology and Compassion

07.29.2010  |  No Comments ››

Recently, I had a big fight – verbal, not physical - with a relative. I thought he was treating me badly. He’d been irritating me for a while but I hadn’t ... Continue Reading »

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

Fall Retreat (September 17 to 19) Empty Nest Zendo

08.09.2010  |  Comments Off

Empty Nest Zen Group will host a weekend retreat in North Fork, CA from September 17-19. Empty Nest Zendo, led by Grace Schireson, dharma heir in the Suzuki Roshi lineage and researcher of ... Continue Reading »

Apology and Compassion

Apology and Compassion

07.29.2010  |  No Comments ››

Recently, I had a big fight – verbal, not physical - with a relative. I thought he was treating me badly. He’d been irritating me for a while but I hadn’t ... Continue Reading »