Dharma Space

Some years ago, my teacher painted calligraphy for me that said, “A single drop of rain waters 10,000 pines.” While not literally true...

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” Not many books on Zen have achieved the notoriety...

Ignorance based fear. A while ago I came across a greeting card, intended as encouragement, that said, “Don’t let reality get in the...

Some say we come into this world as a blank slate, upon which is A high cost to pay.  written the moment-by-moment experiences of mortal lif...

It is said that faith is more powerful than reality. I believe that it is. If I were to believe that I must have air to breathe and though...

The road MOST traveled. “The teacher appears when the student is ready.” Everyone has heard that metaphor, but what does it mean? It ...

The road to nowhere. Imagine the relationship between a guest ( who checks in and out ) and a host who accommodates the guest. These tw...

The title implies a priority, not only for food but work, particularly spiritual work. As a child, I was always asking the question, “Why...

The surface and the deep The idea of life as a journey has merit and deserves thoughtful consideration. A journey begins and proceeds ...

Everything except essence is fleeting and will come to an end. That was the message Alan Watts made in his book, “ The Wisdom of Insecurity...

A prominent scientist and a girl on the edge of becoming a woman seem to have little in common. I know them both intimately and thus see the...