A Painter’s Eye on the Sutra Book: The Work of Chelle Diederich

A Painter’s Eye on the Sutra Book: The Work of Chelle Diederich

The Off the Cushion paintings feature the beautiful arrangement of jewel tones, which was a surprise to Chelle as she was creating them. “The paintings exemplify the questions and thoughts I was working through as I studied the book, and I initially envisioned these concepts being expressed with muted and somber tones, but that’s not what happened.”

HBZ Beginnings: Soyen Shaku, Nyogen Senzaki and D.T. Suzuki

HBZ Beginnings: Soyen Shaku, Nyogen Senzaki and D.T. Suzuki

Many synergistic steps, truly reflecting the interconnection, interpenetration, and interdependency we understand to be part of Zen took place to bring us HBZ today. These steps also included the faithful contributions of many others, including many women, who played a crucial role in facilitating the unfolding. This series of blogs will tell their story.

Ever So Much More Human – Embodying Community at Kintsugi Sangha

Ever So Much More Human – Embodying Community at Kintsugi Sangha

Kintsugi Sangha in Hartland, WI consistently focuses on being “ever so much more human” and authentically sharing the experiences and strength found within the collective group. Some sangha members come for a general mindfulness practice that benefits their bodies and minds. Others choose a deeper dive into an existential query and the exploration of spiritual life from a multi-faceted Zen perspective.