Becoming the Ally of All Beings
The late Jiyu-Kennett Roshi, a Zen teacher, said the training of liberation begins with compassion for the self, and that cultivating a non-judgmental mind toward ourselves is the key to a genuine compassion for all beings.
Silencing the Inner Critic
Prince Shōtoku reminds us of the fundamental truth of how our very existence lies within our relationship with others. When we deeply reflect on who and what we are, we come to realize our profound connection and mutual dependence on all things. This is Shakyamuni Buddha’s teaching of interdependence and what he viewed as the proper relationship... See more
Rev. Blayne Higa • The Song of the Two-Headed Bird
When we’re truly present and caring toward ourselves, in times of both joy and sorrow, the sense of being separate from others fades away.