The first foundation of mindfulness is the body, the ground of our existence. The Buddha wanted us to feel “the body in the body, the breath in the breath.” He urged us to get to know the body from within the actual felt experience of being this body,... Read more
Gift Given to Everyone
The holidays can be demanding and stressful as well as a time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude. One thing I’ve been reflecting on this week is that we often take the gift of existence for granted. This gift, both ordinary and miraculous, is ... Read more
Steadiness Amidst the Waves
Tomorrow morning, I’m offering teachings on “Steadiness Amidst The Waves.” How does what I notice or miss in any moment affect the steadiness of my heart?
As I drive, I see a man at the approaching intersection selling flowers, his weatherbea... Read more
Too Busy Is A Lie
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Today I was interviewed by Vince Horn*. Vince is starting an oral history project called, “My Beloved Teachers,” a loving way to capture teachings... Read more
Let Your Love Light Shine
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When I sat down to write to you this week, I asked myself, “What do Juneteenth, Father’s Day the summer solstice and Pride month have to do with one ano... Read more
One Life Ends, Another Life Continues
[caption id=attachment_58037 align=aligncenter width=276] Beverly Berg Wry
1956 - 2021[/caption]
On Sunday, during the closing talk of the retreat I was teaching with Anam Thubten and Norman Fischer, my dear friend Beverly Berg Wry passed away. A ... Read more
Motherer’s Day
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Ind... Read more
In Memoriam, Carol Moss
[caption id=attachment_53190 align=aligncenter width=640] Left to right: Carol Hamilton, David Khon, Drolkar Tsetso, Carol Moss, Dagmola Sakya[/caption]
Our dear beloved friend, Carol Moss, passed away early Saturday morning. When I first moved to Lo... Read more
Elián’s Birth
My beloved cousin Myra, whom some of you know from our teaching together, wrote about her new grandson’s birth. Most women - even when there is access to good prenatal medical care and birthing - don’t have the opportunity to birth their babies surrou... Read more
National Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This morning I found myself weeping for our beautiful, heartbreaking world. We’re on the cusp of inaugurating a new president and a historic Black, female vice president. This is a hopeful and exciting moment for our nation. The Presidential Inaugurat... Read more