I Want a Ph.D. in Bodhisattva

I have a soft spot in my heart for animals. For example, to me there’s nothing sadder than a bird with a broken or deformed wing. There’s a goose in our neighborhood born without feathers on his wings. He waits around every winter for his friends to return to the pond. There’s a female duck … [Read more…]

Routine and the Illusion of Control

I was talking to one of my Great Students this past weekend. The topic was change. I explained that the reason why people are so unnerved by a change in their life (births, deaths, divorces, job losses, friends walking away from them, hospitalization, etc.) is because up to that point, they’ve enjoyed what I call … [Read more…]

Dharma Talk – May 22, 2016

This is a transcript of the Dharma talk given by Ven. Charama at the Only Love Zen Sangha, May 22, 2016. “How’s Your Karma Practice?” I want you to remember a verse from the Dhammapda reading (Chapter 23) today: To have friends in need is sweet
 And to share happiness.
 And to have done something … [Read more…]