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Writings

Practice guides and Dharma essays,
covering topics from the Theravāda and Sōtō Zen traditions.

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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
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Working with the Hindrances
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Precepts of Peace in the Gradual Training - Part 1
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The Stinginess of Crows: Practicing Imperfectly the Perfections
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Zen

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Introduction to Zazen
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The Zen Precepts
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Both Traditions

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Both Traditions
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Jhāna & Dōgen’s Samādhis
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