What’s Tassajara Like?
People wanted to know what Tassajara was like. That’s an easy one so I’ll tackle that now. For me, this time, Tassajara was mostly like chopping vegetables and washing dishes. I was invited down by Greg Fain who is the tanto (practice leader) of the place and a good friend of mine. Each summer guest […]
Back to Civilization
I’m back from Tassajara. That’s a photo of the full moon over the Tassajara valley. Did you miss me? Man. A lot went on while I was away. Jani Lane died. I didn’t see that one coming. I never knew Jani. But I was pals with Steve, who is also mentioned in the article I […]
I Am So Over This Buddhism Shit!
Brad is at Tassajara Zen Monastery where there’s no Internet access. Here is one last oldie but goodie written for SuicideGirls to tide you over till he gets back. So I’m sitting cross-legged in the meditation hall at the San Francisco Zen Center a couple days ago. Incense wafts through the air, bells are rung, […]
Buddhism and Violence
Brad is at Tassajara Zen Monastery where there’s no Internet access. Here is an oldie but goodie written for SuicideGirls to tide you over till he gets back. While I was in Phoenix, a friend turned me on to an article called “Spaces in the Sky” written by Stephen Batchelor in response to the events […]
Why Can’t We Accept Good Spiritual Advice Unless It Comes From Superman?
Brad is at Tassajara Zen Monastery where there’s no Internet access. Here is an oldie but goodie written for SuicideGirls to tide you over till he gets back. My new book, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate is out now. I want to talk a little about the book. Not just to promote it […]
