Vine of Obstacles Zen Featured Vine Zen Writing: '23 Roundup and What's Coming in '24 I'm writing today to give you a quick and organized way to view what's been offered here from the Vine Writing Department over the last several months and what is probably coming in '24.
Hakuin Breaking News: Hakuin Zenji Named Vine of Obstacles Zen Abbot Emeritus "I want all of you to be aware that the study of Zen can effect a miraculous transformation that will change you to the very marrow of your bones." Hakuin Zenji
Dogen Gifts for the Seven Wise Sisters from a Couple Brothers with the Same Mother Hakuin Zenji emphasizes the importance of dharma expression to benefit living beings, especially by offering poison words that disrupt delusions and allow the pure wind of wild awakening to blow forth.
Nyogen Senzaki Rays of Silvery Light: Hakuin's "Song of Zazen" Paraphrased By Nyogen Senzaki In the infinite sky of Samadhi, the moon of the Tathagata's four wisdoms is shining, yet its rays of silvery light are the reflections of your true self.
