This week Roshi continued our exploration of the Lotus Sutra. He began by returning to a moment from our previous discussion: the episode in which five thousand celestial beings leave the Buddha’s assembly after hearing that they will never attain full realization. Roshi emphasized this point, reminding us that skillful means can sometimes sound harsh.…

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…