Precepts Revisited by Zen Master Hyon Ja

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Recently Arne Schaefer JDPSN and I officiated a precepts ceremony in Helsinki, Finland. Two wonderful people—Julia and Harri—took the five precepts. They prepared a beautiful environment, invited friends, and offered delicious food. The…

How Old Are You, Really?

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Old Age These two words, old age, carry a lot of weight of meaning, assumptions, and sometimes a lot of fear. When people ask us how old we are, we usually won't say, "Why are you making me old?” In most societies, birthdays are cherished…
Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN

Zen Day mit Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN

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Zen Day Sa. 28. Februar 2026; 7:00 am - 4:10 pm Hybrid, online and in person at the Amida Center. Teacher: Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN Registration & Information: Minimum of 4 participants required (registration deadline:…

Jan Sendzimir JDPSN: On Doubt – Letter to a student (2025)

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Hello! Good to hear from you, especially to learn that you are happily exploring a relationship with a new partner, and that you are taking significant risks with responsibilities far bigger than you ever assumed before. As the old saying…

Jan Sendzimir JDPSN: Facing the Ghosts that We Create

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DHARMA TALK INTRODUCTION PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN 23 NOVEMBER 2023   Facing the Ghosts that We Create by Jan Sendzimir JDPSN   Many of us feel quite threatened by large events that loom over us. Will AI take away…
Hyon Ja SSN

Zen Day mit Zen Master Hyon Ja

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Zen Day Sa. 23. Aug. 7:00am - 4:10pm Online and, depending on the number of participants, in person at the Amida Center. Teacher: Zen Master Hyon Ja Registration & Information: Minimum of 4 participants required…

Ten Gates, The Kong-an Teaching of Zen Master Seung Sahn

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Ten Gates, by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a concise and illuminating introduction to Zen practice, structured around ten traditional koans (kong-ans). These gates act as challenges or thresholds that enable students to deepen their understanding…

Only Don’t Know: Selected Teaching Letters of Zen Master Seung Sahn

"Only Don't Know" is one of Zen Master Seung Sahn's most central teachings — a phrase that encapsulates the essence of his approach to Zen practice. Rather than chasing intellectual understanding or clinging to fixed ideas, he encourages students…

The Compass of Zen

The Compass of Zen, written by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a clear and practical guide to the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism. Although written with beginners in mind, the book is also rich enough for long-time practitioners and lays…
The Whole World Is a Single Flower: 365 Kong-Ans for Everyday Life

The Whole World Is a Single Flower: 365 Kong-Ans for Everyday Life

The Whole World Is a Single Flower, by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a powerful collection of 365 Zen koans, each of which is paired with guiding questions and insightful commentary. Designed for daily reflection, the book invites readers to experience…