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2026-03-03 I InquiryI Roots and Branches I Joel Barna by Appamada

This is a Dharma talk on the Ocean Mudra Samadhi (Kai-In-Zanmai) from the Shōbōgenzō, written by our Sōtō Zen ancestor, Eihei Dōgen in 1242. In this writing, Dōgen points to “attaining the way and entering realization” as nothing other than this moment, appearing through this very body. We reflect on what shifts when we move from trying to grasp the dharma with the mind and instead allow it to be...

2026-02-24 I Inquiry I Attending to our actions I Suzanne Kilkus by Appamada

2026-02-23 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti & the Awakened Heart by Appamada

2026-02-22 | Dharma Talk | Signal and Noise | Joel Barna by Appamada

2026-02-17 I Inquiry I Our dancing and songs are the Voice of the Dharma I Trudy Johnston by Appamada

2026-02-16 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti & the Awakened Heart by Appamada

Our practice is a relational one, which means sooner or later we’re bound to experience some friction between us. Friction is not a failure. It's an edge, an opportunity, and a Dharma gate. What do we do when someone unsettles us? How do we respond when tension lingers in the room? What do we say when something needs to be said, and we’re unsure how to say it? This Sunday we continue our explorati...

It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize these magical flower arrangements were more than exotic flowers and divine creativity. Much more than the product of artistry, thoughtfulness, and generosity. Such a long time to understand how important, how transformative, was their presence - ushering us from our daily existence into the sublime. These arrangements, these gifts - and the intenti...

Some people help us cultivate patience without trying. This Sunday we explore Dealing with Difficult People—a surprisingly nourishing practice, if we let it be so. Join us as we continue considering how to live in sangha.

This is the link to Stillness was a gift : https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct6wyn

2026-02-02 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story by Appamada

This Sunday, Nate opens our practice period theme, "Living in Sangha". In the first of a three-part series of dharma talks, we explore sangha not as comfort or belonging alone, but as the ground that reshapes how we show up in the world. Grounding in Dogen’s teachings in Tenzo Kyōkun (Instructions to the Cook), we remind ourselves how practicing fierce, attentive care together becomes both a refug...

link to science and zen https://scienceofzen.org Link to Mary Oliver poem https://wordsfortheyear.com/2018/04/14/at-the-river-clarion-by-mary-oliver/

2026-01-26 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story by Appamada

2026-01-25 | Head Student Entering Ceremony | Seren8y by Appamada

2026-01-19 | Depth In Practice Not Two: The Appamada Story by Appamada

May the vulnerable be guarded with love. May the powerful awaken to wisdom. May the earth and its being be cherished. May peace take root in every direction. ~Jack Kornfield Praying It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a contest but the door...

2026-01-18 | Way-Seeking Mind Talk | Q. by Appamada

2026-01-13 I Inquiry I Actualization of love Part 2 I Suzanne Kilkus by Appamada

2026-01-12 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamda Story by Appamada

Selected Gathas from Zen Vows for Daily Life, by Robert Aitken Roshi Watching the sky before dawn I vow with all beings to open those flawless eyes that welcomed the Morning Star. __________ Waking up in the morning I vow with all beings to listen to those whom I love, especially to things they don’t say. __________ Preparing to enter the shower I vow with all beings to wash off the last residue o...

2026-01-06 I Inquiry I Actualization of love I Joel Barna by Appamada

2026-01-05 | Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story by Appamada

2026-01-04 | Dharma Talk | Vow | Sandra Medina Bocangel by Appamada