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Derek Hogen Dieter

CeremonyHow Buddhas Are Born

How Buddhas Are Born

by Derek Hogen Dieter

How Buddhas Are Born

We observe the traditional Zen ceremony of Hanamatsuri, or flower festival, to commemorate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha on April 8. Born standing up, he took seven steps, raised his right hand and declared, “Above the heavens, below the earth, I alone am the World Honored One…”

FeatureHey Daddy, Relax

Hey Daddy, Relax

by Derek Hogen Dieter

Hey Daddy, Relax

Being a parent is something that has to be experienced to be understood, and the profundity of parenthood can’t possibly be conveyed in words. Nyogen Roshi told me before my daughter was born, “Your joys will be amplified and your pain will be amplified.” This has proven to be an accurate statement!

NewsShuso Hossen 2019

Shuso Hossen 2019

by Derek Hogen Dieter

Shuso Hossen 2019

Shuso Hossen ceremony for Lailah Dainin Shima and the culmination of Summer Ango 2019.

Voices of ZenPain Versus Suffering

Pain Versus Suffering

by Derek Hogen Dieter

Pain Versus Suffering

In this excerpt, Hogen points to the power we have to reduce our own suffering. When we entertain fantasies of something “other” than what exists right now—no matter how painful or difficult the situation—our desire to escape from who and where we are actually creates more suffering for ourselves.

NewsShuso Hossen 2016

Shuso Hossen 2016

by Derek Hogen Dieter

Shuso Hossen 2016

In this slideshow,  Ari Sanmai Robles concludes the Summer Ango 2016 training period and defends her case before the Sangha as Head Trainee. [slideshow_deploy id=’5086′]

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