The 12 Steps and Zen Koans

If you belong to a 12 Step Group, at one time you will hear someone say, "Upon working the steps, one day you will see where the Steps are working you!" The same can be said when you meditate with Zen koans ... a koan can pop into your life when you least expect it, giving you a new perspective on matters. Here we are practicing with koans to see how they can deepen our understanding of the 12 Steps in new and unexpected ways.

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Everything is Best, Part II

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Early in August, I was asked to sit "up front" this Monday and give the evening talk.  As I began preparing for this, I had ...
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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Everything Is Best, Part I

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Scrub Jay Babies These Scrub Jay babies.  I discovered them in a maple tree by our front porch.  The nest seemed to be placed in a perf...
Saturday, July 13, 2013

Step 7: Confusion, Stress, Accomplishment, and Relief

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It's been a busy few weeks; but well worth the effort.  Stressful effort at that. Steps for Anyone: The Monday night "teacher...
Sunday, June 9, 2013

Twelve Steps For Everyone?

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My "Study" Here I am, typing away about something that hasn't happened yet.  Next month I may be giving a talk to our regu...
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Monday, May 13, 2013

Step 5: Sword, Coral and the Moon

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Step 5:  Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Koan:  “What is the blown hair sword...
Monday, April 22, 2013

Our friend at the hotel lobby makes a call

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One of my teachers sent this to me.  I had never seen it before.  The more I read, the more I began welling up with tears of gratitude and u...
Sunday, April 7, 2013

Step 4:What if nothing is wrong?

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In many koans we hear,  especially after an activity or exchange of words between a teacher and student, that the student then had "a g...
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We try to carry the 12 Step message to those who are suffering, "and to practice these principles in all our affairs." In Buddhism, our practice includes the vow to save all beings. Here the practices are melded into one -- bringing freedom into our life.
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