Roshi began his talk this week by acknowledging the troubling news and challenging events of recent days. He mentioned the remembrance of September 11th, ongoing wars around the world, and political violence within our own country. Roshi observed how easily “unskillful” opinions can form around such events, shaped by our karma and conditioning. In times…

Roshi devoted his talk this week to the Jewish concept of Slichot. He noted that this time of year is especially rich with Jewish holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. For his talk, however, Roshi focused on the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the Ten Days of Awe—a time of…

The sangha warmly welcomed Roshi back from his trip to Israel. He described his journey and reassured the group of his safety, even though there is an ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. The trip proved timely, offering him the chance to encounter different cultures and perspectives, including those of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Roshi…