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I'm a long-time practitioner in a Korean-style Zen school. I can answer questions regarding Zen, formal sitting meditation, self-inquiry, the practice of "koan" transmission, and offer the particular perspective of this school on the great life questions.
Experience in the area
18 years of formal practice with the Kwan Um School of Zen, currently with the Empty Gate Zen Center of Berkeley, currently a "Senior Dharma Teacher" at this center, I give periodic talks and informally answer questions of students interested in Zen practice and teaching style
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Luke | 01/31/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot for the answer, Stuart! |
| Nicolaas | 09/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| lynn | 08/12/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You've introduced me into a completely different ..... |
| Amie | 06/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou :) |
| Wendy | 05/30/10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Hey Hey Stuart! Thank you so much ..... |
Recent Answers from Stuart Resnick
2012-01-29 some questions:
1. A good mini-book with basic instruction on Zen practice can be downloaded in .pdf form for free from http://www.oxherding.com/files/the-path-of-zen.pdf and more teachings and information can be found
2011-06-22 Oneness vs Duality?:
Thanks for your letter Nicholaas. It's wonderful that at a young age, you're looking into the Big Questions of life. If you look at the letter you wrote, you'll see the word "I" many, many times. When
2011-06-17 Nirvana:
If you read a scripture, you can collect various ideas about "Nirvana." But practicing Buddhism doesn't require collecting thoughts and ideas. Your true self isn't dependent on words and ideas. Throw away
2011-06-16 Nirvana:
Why would you want to shop at a Nirvana store? Nirvana is pure silence and stillness. No need to buy anything. Also, why are you interest in Sutras (old scriptures)? Truth has already appeared right
2011-06-14 Parable of suffering & searching:
Most of us spend much time and energy trying to get good feelings and avoid bad feelings. Eventually, we may discover that it's not possible to feel good all the time. Everything is changing, so sometimes
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