A Letter to my white brothers and sisters in the Dharma
Dear Ones: As you know, there is a growing understanding for many of us in the white …
Opening to our Vulnerability and Limits
Meeting old, age sickness, and death is part of being human. These challenges open our …
Opening Our Hearts
The western world emphasizes competence, individualism, productivity, and aligning life in …
Coming Home to CIMC
As the new year begins, I’d like to share some reflections about the weekday morning …
Vipassana meditation—to observe without distortion
Go to the pine if you want to learn about the pine, or to the bamboo if you want to learn …
Finding refuge in the sangha (community)
The Buddha clearly valued the presence of wise friends on the path. In the suttas, he …
Joy as an option
Faced with the daunting realities of these times, we have undoubtedly experienced new …
I shall breathe in experiencing pleasure
Cultivating enjoyment in your meditation practice is essential. Sometimes, we are inspired …
Who are we without our building?
Ever since we moved into 331 Broadway in 1985, I have related to CIMC as an address, as a …
A forever commitment
This moment in time, with all its pain, rage, and sorrow, is not new for Black bodies in …
Reflections on the Zen of Zoom
When the Center closed over two months ago, most of us were also confined to our homes. I …
Wise view
In the buoyancy of the magnanimous heart, we recognize that everything that occurs is an …