May 2023 – EMPTY CLOUD ZEN

ourselves and the infinite

[AUDIO AND TEXT] In the New Testament, we have Jesus stating his relationship with God in several places. For instance: Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. (Jn 14:10, NIV) And this, announcing the coming of the Holy Spirit: OnContinue reading “ourselves and the infinite”

whither?

[AUDIO AND TEXT] I was reading an article in the summer issue of Tricycle magazine (the Buddhist journal, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 84-86). The article, by a man named Douglas Penick, is about the journey of old age, and it cites the poetry of Basho, the 17th century Japanese master. It’s a beautifully writtenContinue reading “whither?”

holy week 2023: maundy thursday

[AUDIO AND TEXT] Note: this is the first Holy Week retreat talk given by The Rev. Alice Cabotaje Roshi. Reading: John 13:12-17 (New International Version) 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ andContinue reading “holy week 2023: maundy thursday”

holy week 2023: good friday

[AUDIO AND TEXT] Note: this is the second Holy Week retreat talk given by The Rev. Alice Cabotaje Roshi. Reading: Philippians 2:5-8 (New International Version) 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;7 rather,Continue reading “holy week 2023: good friday”

holy week 2023: black saturday

[AUDIO AND TEXT] Note: this is the third Holy Week retreat talk given by The Rev. Alice Cabotaje Roshi. Good morning. Thank you for being here today; for continuing to practice and support one another in silence, in spirit, and with your presence. Over the past two days, I have spoken about surrender, about deathContinue reading “holy week 2023: black saturday”

holy week 2023: easter sunday

[AUDIO AND TEXT] Note: this is the concluding Holy Week retreat talk given by The Rev. Alice Cabotaje Roshi. Reading:Awad Afifi, a 19th century Tunisian Sufi teacher, drew his wisdom from the desert. Once upon a time in a far and distant place, on a high mountain, a gentle rain began to fall. At firstContinue reading “holy week 2023: easter sunday”