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A Tale of Two Seekers A Tale of Two Seekers

By Bruce Blackman
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in the MKZC Zen Journal, Volume 12, Number 1 Winter 2007
Rabbi David Rosen lived and taught a century ago in Eastern Europe.  Though the circumstances were humble …

Death-A Best Friend? Death-A Best Friend?

by Jean Blucher
“You have a limited time to live ,” the physician tells the patient, and the patient’s world shakes 9 on the Richter Scale. Then, ideally, after the predictable reactions, and the emotional roller …

An Alternative to Patriarchy? An Alternative to Patriarchy?

Women’s Search for Non-Christian
Religious Routes
by Sara Webb
In this century, there has been a growth of Eastern religions in this country. Although Taoism and Hinduism have found adherents, the greatest growth can be found among the …

Joriki Joriki

by Valerie Pettys
There is a phrase in the Heart Sutra that particularly affects me and urges me on in my practice each time we chant: “No hindrance of mind; no hindrance, therefore no fear.” The …

The Grail Legend Part 2: Finding the True Grail The Grail Legend Part 2:  Finding the True Grail

The Grail Legend Part 2:  Finding the True Grail
By Allan D. Vreeland, Ph.D.
Dedicated to Lucille Enix
Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two-part series. Read The Grail Legend Part 1:  Seeking the True Grail …

The Grail Legend Part 1: Seeking the True Grail The Grail Legend Part 1:  Seeking the True Grail

The Grail Legend Part 1:  Seeking the True Grail
By Allan D. Vreeland, Ph.D.
Dedicated to Lucille Enix
Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two-part series. Read The Grail Legend Part 2:  Finding the True Grail …