Dharma Talks & Writings

Shosan Victoria Austin is a Dharma heir in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki. She is also a certified Intermediate teacher in the Iyengar Yoga tradition. She has trained in both practices in the U.S., India and Japan. Primary Buddhist practice concepts: Generosity, Ethics, Patience, Effort, . . .

Dharma Talk by Guo Gu. Guo Gu is a lineage holder in the line of Hsu Yun & Sheng Yen. He is a long time teacher in the American Zen (Chan) community. We know many people are searching for how the dharma guides us in . . .

What Is Zazen? What is “zuochan” or “zazen”?  Westerners have become familiar with the terms “mindfulness”  and “meditation.”  Often, they are used interchangeably. Studying each, even within a secular framework, soon makes one realize they are actually two slightly different methods for bringing a person into . . .

Qigong For Self-Healing  Qigong combines simple movements with focused breathing. Physically, anyone could do it. It is so easy, it’s hard to believe the powerful effects it has on our health. Let’s break down the simple ways this ancient exercise assists our overall well-being. Proper . . .

Here is a dharma talk by Reb Anderson, senior dharma teacher at Green Dragon Temple (Green Gulch Farm)  near Muir Woods, CA. Shaolin Kung Fu sprang up in the middle of zen practice.  The Shaolin Temple today still sees zen as an integral part of the practice. . . .