I recall the first time that I heard a Christian contemplative practitioner working to claim a “heart-full” posture. They compared this to the idea of mindfulness that has become so common in popular culture, with roots in the Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly Zen Buddhism.
Resting in Prayer, Empty of Nothing
Quiet prayer is a time for resting. I can let go of my need to perform, to do, to fix, and to have. When I let go of words and images, I can just “be” in the silent Presence of God. That is my best intention. In order to rest, I try to empty myself of every distracting thing.
Interfaith Intimacy Helps Heal the World
In 1975, when I was twenty-five, my friend brought me to hear Dainin Katagiri Roshi give a Dharma talk at the Minnesota Zen Center. Something in me rang like a bell in recognition of something in Katagiri Roshi. “I want to be like that when I grow up.” That was the beginning of entering into… Read more
