Jizo teaches our hyperactive protagonist the secret to finding inner stillness.

A 9th Century Buddha from Sumatra, with an accompanying verse explaining how to directly see the Dharma.

Ajahn Sumedho remembers discovering why he couldn't be at peace in the 'now'.

Zen Master Bankei points out how to spot the Buddha Nature by becoming aware of the traces it leaves from moment to moment.

The Zen masters reveal some of the secrets of Zen practice through poetry.

"when I first started meditating, I had the idea that meditation would make me kinder and happier... But during the first two months, I never felt so much hatred and anger in my life."

Zen Master Dōgen Zenji on the correct form and practice for sitting Zazen (meditation).

Zen master Daiyu explains what taking refuge in the Buddha really means

If there is still an  ‘I’ (or ego) then there is no point in trying to deny it. What then, is the correct approach to empty the heart of ‘me’?

Ven. Ajahn Sumedho explains how our relationship to everything we experience can produce (or not produce) an awakened mind.

Venerable Ajhan Sumdeo on the difference between trying to be a ‘good’ person and being a ‘whole’ person.

Why do we dedicate merit at the end of meditation or chanting? What is its significance and do we really need to do it?