My sabbatical has enabled me to live life at a slower pace. I always wanted to learn a musical instrument, but somehow I never got around to doing it. Now that I have the time, I signed up for beginner Ukulele classes through the Adult School of the Sunnyvale school district. The class is taught […]
The other day, my wife and I were in our bedroom, engaged in a discussion. Aarav—our two-year-old toddler—walked in, wanting to play with us. Since we weren’t done talking, I tried to distract him. I told him to get his storybook, Goodnight Moon. He replied, “Yes, Daddy, the orange one.” I wasn’t sure what he
Introduction My journey with Zen practice began in 2012 during a challenging period in my life. While searching for a spiritual retreat, I stumbled upon Tassajara Zen Mountain Center—a serene monastery tucked away in the Ventana wilderness. I spent two transformative days there in May, immersing myself in Zen meditation, hiking through nature, soaking in