Metacognition, Finders and the Three Turnings - Ekai Joel Kreisberg - August 8th, 2026 Ekai Joel Kreisberg explains metacognition as “thinking about awareness” and connects it to Zen, Mondo Zen, and…
You have to be Somebody before you become Nobody - Hosho Don Koehler - July 11th, 2026 - WSP26 Hosho Don Koehler explores the apparent tension between developing a healthy sense of self and the…
Metacognitive Monitoring: Pointing Out Instructions Versus Zen Koans - Ekai Joel Kreisberg - July 25th, 2026 In this talk, Ekai Joel Kreisberg explores metacognitive awareness, the practice of…
The interview traces Zenko’s journey from early interests in martial arts, poetry, and meditation to a deep commitment to Zen practice. Through experiences with the Mankind Project, Warrior Monk…
Walking the Silver River - Ming Po Larry Matthews - June 27, 2026 - WSP26 Ming Po Larry Matthews explains that the spiritual path is not separate from ordinary life, it is found in each moment, each…
Shuso Ceremony - Dharma Reflection - Why Climb a Mountain - Zen Ko Ryan Harriott - June 13th, 2026 Zen Ko Ryan Harriott compares Zen practice to climbing a mountain, teaching that progress requires…
Daijo Scott Duffer is full on in training with Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. He serves as our Shuso - head student. He will be ordained as a priest with Dragon Heart Dharma. He’s working…
Engo Dohi Michael Jackson opens our Fall Practice Period with a discussion of non-duality. Engo was ordained by Jun Po Roshi and serves as a senior training faculty for programs at Shining Bright…
Kogen Keith Martin-Smith offers his personal reflections about Jun Po Roshi's Koan Who Are You? Author of The Heart of Zen. Kogen share intimately some of his experience with Jun Po Roshi. This…
