A month ago, we lost the great Vietnamese Zen master and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh, or Thay as he was known to students around the world. What would Thay (master teacher, pronounced “tay”) say about Ukraine, Putin, and the threat of nuclear annihilation? I imagine that he would tell us, first and foremost, to […]
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The Messy Truth about Qigong Legislation in Oklahoma
Qigong legislation? Huh? Those two words don’t seem to fit together. And yet, in the state of Oklahoma, there is a piece of legislation attempting to regulate the art of qigong. Senate Bill 190 aims to establish an Oklahoma Board of Qigong that would regulate how qigong is taught and practiced. (You can read the bill […]
How Qigong Can Create a Path to World Peace
That’s right, add one more ridiculous claim to the list of benefits touted by longtime practitioners. I’m now touting qigong as a path to world peace.
6 Zen Tips to Get You through This Crazy Election Season
The Zen tradition has some useful tips for the 21st century. These tips will not only help you to get through this election, but also help us to work towards a healthier America.
Can Trump Teach Us Something About Zen?
I love Donald Trump.
There, I said it.
I love The Donald.
I love his presidential candidacy. And I love his supporters.
Does my love make you angry?