Enlightenment for Free

All this talk about enlightenment and teachers too often just confuses me. I take the bible literately sometimes, especially the injunctions given by Jesus. “Be ye perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect,” is one of them. Another is, “Love your enemies.”  ... Read More

Charting the Resurrection UPDATED

 ... In the Community Post entitled “What are some possible interpretations of Christ’s Resurrection” I offered some reflections under the subject: “The Resurrection: Spirit’s ‘Highest Exterior’”. In summary I argued that if there is... Read More

Where Does the Resurrection Fit Into Integral Theory?

I am a Zen teacher in the Sanbo-kyodan lineage and a Catholic priest. I've lived with the tension and integration of these two traditions for 30 years. I personally see no conflict being Christian and Buddhist. Recently, I've been giving a lot of thought to the Resurrection, the very... Read More