Buddha and Jesus
A friend of mine has a baby. He’s closing in on two years old, I think. He’s been raised around a lot of Buddhists. He’s spent time at San Francisco Zen Center and Tassajara. For a while now he’s called any sort of religious figure type item he comes across “Buddha.” He sees a statue […]
I Am Not A Zen Buddhist… OK. I Am.
Alan Watts, author of a number of popular books about Zen including my personal favorite This Is It, said in a lecture, “I am not a Zen Buddhist; I’m not advocating Zen Buddhism; I’m not trying to convert anyone to it. I have nothing to sell: I’m an entertainer. That is to say in the […]
The Buzz Clic Adventure
On Saturday February 2, 2013 at 10 pm I’ll be playing bass with The Buzz Clic Adventure at The Buchanan Arms, 2013 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, California 91506-1318. The Facebook event page for this show is here. It’s really an honor and privilege to be playing with Buzz Clic. Buzz was the lead guitarist and […]
RETREAT!!!
Before I get started, tonight, Wednesday January 23, 2013, at 7:15 pm I will host zazen at Yogavidala 4640 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027, on the corner of Franklin and Vermont behind the 7-11 in Los Feliz. We’ve been doing this for about four months now every Wednesday night. We’re getting about 2-5 people each […]
Weekend Events in Los Angeles
I have two events in Los Angeles this weekend. Saturday January 19, 2013 from 10 AM until Noon I’ll host the weekly zazen at Hill Street Center, 237 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Come 10 minutes early if you need instructions. On Sunday January 20, 2013 at 11 AM I will lead meditation at […]
