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Afghan Newcomers Resettlement Project Update 5
Two months ago Ancient Oaks Zen Garland Order Sangha sponsored its first Afghan refugee family.
Ukrainian Refugee Assistance Fund, update no. 2
What was happening with Ukrainian Refugee Fund over the past two weeks, since 03/15:
Ukrainian Refugee Assistance Fund, update no. 1
What was happening with Ukrainian Refugee Fund over the past two weeks, since 03/15:
Ukraine Refugee Support Fund
The Zen Garland Board of Directors and the Teachers’ Circle strongly want to support humanitarian efforts in Poland to provide immediate local help to Ukrainian refugees, mostly women, mothers and grandmothers with children.
A short update on war, the origin of war, and the cessation of war
Making my Heart/Mind spacious enough to host all of it.
Never underestimate the ordinary and the unexpected
Seeing the sheer scale and magnitude of a collective relief effort and willingness to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland has a transformative edge to it.
Honoring Family
In this time of Zen we practice holding hands with and alongside family.
Living Practice, Living Zen
Truth is, living practice and living Zen to a great extent happens for me in a classroom, where I regularly meet groups of young people in various stages of distress, often while being in distress myself.
Reflection on Roshi Genki’s “Dogen’s Shobogenzo: Discussion on Selected Chapters” course
While still confused by much of Dogen’s writings I am much more confident and eager to continue my study of his work.
Brushing Eyebrows with the Masters – Ango Encouragement on Mentoring
A note of encouragement for those participating in our Spring Ango 2022 from Shuso, Rev. Tucker Sansui Brown.
Quiet Admiration: An Ango Note of Encouragement on Zen Meditation
A note of encouragement for those participating in our Spring Ango 2022 from Shuso, Rev. Tucker Sansui Brown.
Afghan Newcomers Resettlement Project Update 4
I believe wholeheartedly that health care is a human right. I recognize it’s a complex system to fix, but to me it seems morally reprehensible that the Afghan families being resettled in the U.S. should face any obstacles, whatsoever, when attempting to access medical services.
Afghan Newcomers Resettlement Project Update 3
Given the constraints of communicating across our native, spoken languages, we let our bodies talk. We motioned with our hands, heads, and feet.
Afghan Newcomers Resettlement Project Update
In the days that followed we brought the family to our homes to cook and play and took them to the grocery store and Walmart to buy clothing.
Sponsoring an Afghan Family
The Afghan family we’re sponsoring arrives tomorrow in Savannah, Georgis, by way of a military flight from a U.S. base.
Susan Kijin Bruce on the Climate Change Workshop
I recently had the privilege of participating in the Climate Change Workshop offered by Sensei Wolfgang Okami Schmachtenberg.
How I Got Hooked on Dreams
The course on Dream Appreciation and the Awakened Life will provide an opportunity to explore what dreams have to offer.
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