This is how our President defined the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, an event […]
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Thoughts From Our Abbot: Sensei Michael Elliston
Dharma Bytes blog posts are essays written by the Silent Thunder Order’s guiding teacher; Zenkai Taiun Michael Elliston, Roshi. These posts are updated regularly and include a wide range of topics related to Zen Buddhism, politics, and society. For blog posts written by other Silent Thunder Order disciples and priests check out Dharma Bits: Community Blog.
After Katrina hit the coast, and caused some of the greatest devastation yet seen at […]
In Zen circles, we often hear the teaching that we should suspend judgment — especially […]
NOTE: the following is a work-in-progress, reacting to recent political developments, based on study of […]
Sangha practice at ASZC – The Collaborative Community In order to establish the real-world context […]
Dharma ByteQUOTING MATSUOKA-ROSHIBy Taiun Michael Elliston-roshi Atlanta Soto Zen Center (ASZC) and in our affiliate […]
Recently, if I am honest, I have been paying far too much attention to politics. […]
Not to worry—this is not going to be another screed on the politics du jour. […]
The old expression, “Where Shall I Begin?” comes to mind. But I think we should […]
January 2017 Dharma Byteby Taiun Michael Elliston-roshi “May you live in interesting times!” — Ancient […]
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