“Wooden Buddha”. This talk relates to Giuseppe’s encounter with Joshu’s words: “A gold Buddha does not pass through a furnace; a wooden Buddha does not pass through fire; a mud Buddha does not pass through water” (Blue Cliff Record, Case 96).
Entering the coffin.
Zen Wind. This talk explores wind, spirituality, and Zen practice.
This talk explores populism in digital times.
Another Path is Possible: From Carceral Delusions to Transformative Justice.
Applied Buddhism.
This talk explores learning in Zen practice.
Rev. Paul Bains is the pastor of Saint Samuel Church in East Palo Alto. In 1999, Rev. Bains co-founded the WeHOPE program, providing shelter, meals, skills training, and other life-support services to disadvantaged individuals in the Bay Area.
Buddha’s Robe.