Roshi used his talk this week to reflect on how we might enter the Year of the Fire Horse. He encouraged us to ground ourselves in compassion and, just as importantly, in curiosity—a spirit of exploration that allows the Dharma to remain alive. It was this curiosity, Roshi explained, that led him to begin the…

Roshi opened his talk this week by reflecting on the importance of building solid foundations in the new year. He noted that parents, in particular, are often concerned with providing strong foundations for their children—whether in academics, culture, or values. But this raised a deeper question: what about Buddhist teachings? What constitutes a solid foundation…

Roshi began his talk by wishing everyone a happy New Year and noting that, according to the Asian calendar, this is the Year of the Horse. He then shared that during the holiday period he listened to an interview with a well-known scientist discussing the possibility of multiple dimensions. The interviewers asked whether some of…