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June 2023 Newsletter
Dear Sangha, What inspires or motivates you to practice? I was recently re-reading the Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva, and I was struck by the powerful descriptions of the various hell realms in that sutra. For some people, those descriptions help...
March Meditation Month for Educators: Meditate Because it Snows
A Reflection on Shoveling Snow, the Work of an Educator, and the Value of Meditation by Rev. Shingaku Jenny Henderson For many years I’ve claimed that I love shoveling snow. And, I do…when the day is calm and the snow has stopped falling, and I can see the satisfying...
June 2022 Newsletter
Dear Sangha, On this Memorial Day, I am remembering all those in the United States military who have given their lives or their health fighting for this country. It is important to recognize what all of these soldiers, their families, and our nation as a collective...
May 2022 Newsletter
Dear Sangha,Over the past several weeks it has been a joy to return again to in-person practice and to our full daily service (gongyo) and meditation each week. Tendai is a form of temple Buddhism, and within that model there is a recognition that the physical space...
April 2022 Newsletter
Dear Sangha,I think Chaucer was onto something when he said (ever so loosely translated) that when April showers begin to coax the grasses and flowers of spring into bloom, and the song of the birds fills the air, people everywhere are eager to venture out on a...
March 2022 Newsletter
Dear Sangha,Over the past several days I’ve experienced disbelief, deep sadness, fear, anger, and worry as I’ve watched the Russian military invade Ukraine. I’ve seen images of families spending the night in subway stations to avoid the bombings. I’ve seen photos of...
The Value of Sangha: Working to Create a Safe, Supportive, Inclusive Community
This March is the 11th anniversary of Winding Path Sangha. I feel so grateful for opportunity I’ve had to practice with so many sangha members over the years. Sangha, or the community of practitioners, is one of the three jewels of Buddhism. Buddhism exists today...
February 2022 Newsletter
January 2022 Newsletter
Dear Sangha,In recent weeks I’ve heard several different people speak to the importance of embracing the deep quiet of winter in the northern hemisphere. The colder weather and shorter days invite us to slow down, to burrow deeper, to sleep more. When we listen to...