The Buddhist Monk: The Shaman Archetype in Japanese FolkloreI’ve joked in the past that I aspired to be like Yoda at tea ceremony, ie the epitome of zen. Now that’s a picture…Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021
My Prayerful Life: EarthThe beauty of the Earth is in the beat of her heart if you have the ear(s) to hear it.Jun 29, 20201Jun 29, 20201
My Prayerful Life: AirWhen the whole covid thing blew up, my first thought was, “How interesting, ‘they’ are trying to take our breath away.”May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
My Prayerful Life: WaterI had my first (non-psychedelics-induced) profound spiritual experience in early October 2009. It was still summery in Okinawa, the…Apr 28, 2020Apr 28, 2020
My Prayerful Life: FireThe other morning as I meditated outside I received an inspiration to hold a fire ceremony. The feeling was getting stronger by the time I…Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020
Susano’o Slays Yamata-no-orochi the Eight-Headed Dragon: A Medicine Story from the Japanese…In my view, Japanese myths got a bit murky at several points in history. I have a sneaking suspicion that the government sanctioned…Apr 7, 20201Apr 7, 20201
When the Sun Goddess Hid in the Cave of Heaven: A Medicine Story from Japanese Creation MythsI’ve been pondering the importance of retreating into one’s own ‘cave’ for a few days now (I wonder why). Going deep inside of myself to…Apr 2, 20202Apr 2, 20202
The White Hare of Inaba: A Medicine Story from the Japanese Creation MythsLast night my dear friend complimented me on the phone saying that my stories were ‘medicine stories.’ A lovely and kind thought.Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020
Covid-19 Confinement and a 19-Year-Old Cat: An OdeYou do not not fall in love just because they haven’t got that long to live. I am hopelessly falling in love with a 19-year-old cat who…Mar 29, 2020Mar 29, 2020
Covid-Love Connection and Prayer of Saint FrancisI struggled all day yesterday to get words out in a coherent manner in order to write this article. As a Japanese saying goes, I was even…Mar 28, 2020Mar 28, 2020
