What does it mean to care for ourselves and the world? Prepared Remarks for Panel at Shantideva, Castro Valley on Saturday, August 16, 2025 I grew up learning to fight to be right because I perceived that being right meant more
Grieving Nana Dharma talk at Potluck Sangha on Sunday, June 29, 2025 The theme of this month's practice is Virya Paramita: the perfection of energy and diligence, the perfection of
35 Love letter on my 35th birthday and 36th year of life To the lovely fairy gardener, whose patch of earth faces the pacific ocean and soaks in the morning fog,
Safety and authenticity in the family When I leave Eveline’s office just off Ashby on Shattuck, I am often grasping for home and the release of emotion on the page.
Crossing the threshold On the occasion of the New Year 2025 Dear Melanie, dear True Light of Aspiration, Peaceful Embracing of the Heart, and all other names you call yourself — Would you like
