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Great Doubt: Practicing Zen in the World

“Like other religions, Zen Buddhism encourages faith or trust–but it also encourages doubt.  There are however, 2 kinds of doubt: skeptical doubt and great doubt.  Skeptical doubt is of little value indeed–along with greed, hatred, ignorance and pride–skeptical doubt is usually considered a defilement, a hindrance, or a poison.  That kind of doubt gives rise  to a hesitant attitude that keeps one from entering the Way. Great doubt, the kind of doubt that Zen values, is something entirely other.  There is good reason it is called great doubt.”  from the introduction

Box of Starlight – available as custom order

10" long x 6 1/2" wide x 5" high This first Box of Starlight was inspired by the passing of the Daily Zen companion Radar in 2018.  We wanted something special to put his ashes in as many people do when losing a cherished animal friend.&nb...

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