Connections: Religion & Spirituality
Connections by Ming Zhen Shakya, OHY All religions at their base level – the level at which they intersect the plane of ordinary citizens – are… Read More »Connections: Religion & Spirituality
Book Review: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
NEW! Book Review Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng, is remarkable because the author reveals a word of warning to those of us… Read More »Book Review: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
The Flake of Soap
The Flake of Soap By Fǎshī Lao Yue As I washed my hands a small leaf-shaped flake broke off from the slippery soap bar and… Read More »The Flake of Soap
Mirror, Mirror: The Riddle of Self Reflection, The Seeker
By Fa Shi Lao Yue….We are the Light of the World Are we at words? I hope not. My purpose in writing this essay is… Read More »Mirror, Mirror: The Riddle of Self Reflection, The Seeker
Heaven and Hell
Heaven and Hell by Ming Zhen Shakya, OHY I wish I didn’t enjoy my prison ministry so much. If it were less agreeable I could make myself… Read More »Heaven and Hell
On Being a Master: Sinking into the Mud
ON BEING A MASTER When discussing what a “master” is or can be in our tradition with Yao Xiang Shakya, in preparation before her… Read More »On Being a Master: Sinking into the Mud
This Morning
This morning the dissipating fog and its heavy dew joins a rising sun to teach me that each moment offers… Read More »This Morning
When We First Begin by Fa Shi Yao Xin Shakya
When we first begin our path of self-inquiry, we have often been driven to it by a profound notion that there is something missing in… Read More »When We First Begin by Fa Shi Yao Xin Shakya
Ornamentation: A Form of Communication
I humbly accept the garland of master in hopes that it may strengthen both my resolve to continue on the path with vigilance and vigor.… Read More »Ornamentation: A Form of Communication
Essence and Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya
Essence and Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya, OHY Archimedes was stymied. The greatest mathematician in the world had a problem that baffled him. How… Read More »Essence and Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya