NOTE: OUR WEEKLY ‘LIVE’ ZAZENKAI WILL BE TOMORROW (SUNDAY) THIS WEEK Someone wrote to ask about “low self-esteem”. I’m curious about people’s views on self-esteem. On one hand, having good self-esteem leads to a positive and happy life. People with high self-esteem are confident, friendly, out-going and not afraid of taking risks. On the other…

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I sat today next to a noisy, smokey, busy construction site … but my microphone did not work. (So there is no timing bell today too … ) Well, I think you get a sense just by looking. Silence and stillness are not a matter of one’s surroundings. That’s true building upon a solid foundation.…

A silent sitting today. By the way, if you happen to be in the U.S. and voting today … those long lines are an excellent place for standing Zazen! Press on arrow for ‘play’NOTE: IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE TO SEE THE SCREEN OR START BUTTON,PLEASE UPDATE FLASH. SEE HERE

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