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LEARNING ZEN
Share your thoughts on haiku, dharma, Zen arts, Zen practices and more in our online Zen community.
The key to spiritual practice is acting with warm-hearted intention. By Shunyru Suzuki
Sitting meditation is one of the more difficult Zen concepts to practice. By Dinty Moore
Zen invites us to experience the truth that lies before us, but eludes the thinking mind.
ZEN MEDITATION
The Vietnamese monk says individuals must be peaceful within themselves in order to work for peace among nations. Join him for this peace meditation.
Two unique guided meditations with the Zen master.
LIVING ZEN
Nothing dies; it only changes form.
Sex is seen as an opportunity to enhance awareness.
One woman explains how her Buddhist path both helped and hindered her journey through depression.
ZEN FUN
See how much you know about the state of deathless peace and bliss.
Unique greetings for your Buddhist loved ones.