Archive - CMOON

Stand Tall, Cut Straight

The role of the martial arts in spiritual development—Kendo, kiai, and feeling like Beatrix Kiddo.

Apr 11 •

"Everyone thinks they're an artist."

Ceramics Zen and the true purpose of Zen in the Arts (and the Arts in Zen)

Apr 3 •

March 2024

On Asian American Buddhist Friendship

Reflections on May We Gather's 3-Year Memorial for Victims of Anti-Asian Violence in Antioch, CA and a Delightfully Sassy Car of Women Buddhist Priests…

Mar 26 •

DEAR ZEN: Why don't I do the things I know are good for me?

Making positive changes takes more than just brute strength. It takes a strong spirit.

Mar 6 •

February 2024

On Death and Dying

Being at the bedside, memento mori, and the unexpected strength it can take die. Some reflections on helping others die and what it means to resolve…

Feb 11 •

January 2024

DEAR ZEN: Unmoored and Uncertain

A newly relocated reader asks, "Is it possible to have too many new things at once? Will I ever feel fully myself again? Does missing the people we love…

Jan 16 •

December 2023

The Year of the Dragon

Thoughts on Zen and astrology, and an appeal to not eat the menu in 2024

Dec 29, 2023 •

VIDEO: Fireside Chat with Chenxing Han

Recording and links from my conversation with the Asian American Buddhist writer and educator about her new memoir

Dec 14, 2023 •

Why I wrote Three Years on the Great Mountain

This was supposed to be just a reveal of the cover art and a FYI that copies are available for pre-order—but I found that I had much more to say.

Dec 6, 2023 •

November 2023

December 11, 12PM PT: Fireside Chat with Chenxing Han

Join me in an intimate conversation with author, speaker, and educator Chenxing Han about her new memoir about friendship, grief, and Buddhist…

Nov 30, 2023 •

Three Life-Changing Things I Learned Training With a World Champion Boxer

Boxing with seven-time world champion Michele Aboro at a Zen temple in Hawaii

Nov 14, 2023 •

September 2023

Zen & The Way of Tea

My recent trip to share Chado (The Way of Tea) in Madison, WI with Yumiko Sayama Sensei

Sep 29, 2023 •

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