Author: Tania Turner

  • Koan

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    Maezumi Roshi (1931-1995) was a transformative figure in modern Zen, integrating teachings from both the Rinzai and Soto traditions. He bridged the gap between koan practice (Rinzai) and shikantaza (Soto), offering a comprehensive approach that helped popularise Zen in the West. His emphasis on direct transmission of experience brought Zen’s insights into contemporary life. He…

  • Cultivating Trust

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    When I first came to practice Zen meditation, I didn’t really know what I was looking for….just not this…I had a lot of questions, wondering, Is this all there is to life? There was a constant feeling that there must be more than what I was experiencing. I didn’t want things to be the way…