Forum on Being in the Present Moment in Richland on May 8, 2026 The Praxis Forum on May 8 will investigate the question “What does it mean to be in the present moment and how do I do it?” with perspectives from science, religion, and philosophy. The forum will be held in the Uptown Theatre… Continue reading
Author: Jon Swanson
Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
Gil Fronsdal has a discussion on his website of sleepiness and lethargy, which he refers to as sloth and torpor. He looks at some of the ways that low energy states can arise and discusses several ways of investigating it and relating to it. You can find his article here: The Hindrance of Sloth and Torpor… Continue reading
Quote for the Week
The presence of sloth and torpor does not mean that energy is not available. It means we are not accessing it. With a change in conditions, energy may reappear in a moment. This can be seen clearly in young children who switch from being “tired” (while shopping, for instance) to being energetic (about an offer… Continue reading
Praxis Forum on being in the present moment on May 8, 2026
The Praxis Forum on May 8 will investigate the question “What does it mean to be in the present moment and how do I do it?” with perspectives from science, religion, and philosophy. The forum will be held in the Uptown Theatre in Richland at 6:30 pm on May 8. Chris Murray from Insight Meditation… Continue reading
Sangha News 4/22/26
Forum on Being in the Present Moment in Richland on May 8, 2026 The Praxis Forum on May 8 will investigate the question “What does it mean to be in the present moment and how do I do it?” with perspectives from science, religion, and philosophy. The forum will be held in the Uptown Theatre… Continue reading
Updated Resources for Meditation and Support
Gil Fronsdal has a discussion on his website of ill will as one of the most common of the hindrances we can experience in meditation. He looks at some of the ways ill will expresses itself and discusses several ways of investigating it and relating to it. You can find his article here: The hindrance… Continue reading
Quote for the Week
The first step in working with ill will is to look at it closely. The most challenging aspect of ill will—or any of the other hindrances—is that it’s intoxicating. A part of us wants to be hostile—which means we must make room for the part of us that would rather be free. Stop, look, and… Continue reading
Livestream available for Zen talk on Sunday, April 19, 2026
Public Talk by Genjo Marinello Roshi “Finding Your Inner Wisdom” at 10:30 am on Sunday, April 19th at Kimball Theater, Hunter Conservatory, Whitman College. All are welcome to this free event which is co-hosted by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life at Whitman College. This Zen talk will focus on developing confidence in your own wisdom and… Continue reading
Cancer Center Meditation Support Group Meets April 16, 2026
Our monthly mindfulness meditation support group meeting at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The Cancer Center is located at 7350 West Deschutes Avenue, Kennewick. The sessions, which are held on the third Thursday of each month, are meant for cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their caregivers. The session this month will begin at 12:00 pm at the Cancer Center in… Continue reading
Sangha News 4/7/26
Change in Saturday Morning In-person meditation starts April 11, 2026 Our in-person meditation sessions on Saturday mornings are going to start an hour later, at 9:00 am. We’re hoping that the later start time will be helpful for people who would like to attend on Saturday mornings but wanted a later start time. The new… Continue reading