Is there any reason for a Zen practitioner to read about science? When I started practice, I was certain the answer to that question was no. Obviously, one can have a Zen practice and not study science. So why bother? Don’t get me wrong: I love science, although I fell in love with it relatively […]
Meet the Sangha
Interview with Loi Tran
What brought you to the Hazy Moon? I checked out the Hazy Moon website and was impressed by Roshi’s (Dharma) talks. I liked his no nonsense teaching style. And I started listening to his talks before I go to sleep. I’ve listened to all the talks multiple times by now, but I still get some […]
Interview with Shelley Mushoku Cao
Nearly everyone has an unlikely story of how they came to Zen, but at the Hazy Moon, no one’s story covers more miles than Shelley Mushoku Cao’s. As the day-to-day administrator of the Zen Center, Mushoku nearly single-handedly responds to inquiries from members and visitors, manages the practice calendar, coordinates retreats, and serves as an […]