By Sensei Al Rapaport Photo by Kazue Asano One torch can dissipate the accumulated darkness of a thousand aeons. Tilopa Several weeks ago I moved into a new house without a dryer, but with a clothesline. Until ... Continue Reading »
From a distance their movements cannot be seen. But from up close, the flame bush outside Open Mind Zen Center is alive with thousands of honeybees. One can only assume there is a ... Continue Reading »
Established in 2009 as a grassroots initiative, Sweeping Zen is a digital archive of information on Zen Buddhism. Featuring in-depth interviews, an extensive database of biographies, news, articles, podcasts, teacher blogs, events, directories and more, this site is dedicated to offering the public a range of views in the sphere of Zen Buddhist thought. We are also endeavoring to continue creating lineage charts for all Western Zen lines, doing our own small part in advancing historical documentation on this fabulous import of an ancient tradition. Come on in with a tea or coffee. You're always bound to find something new.