Author: Tasshin

On Forgiveness

The paradox of forgiveness is that I strive to forgive readily, quickly, as soon as possible—and yet I cannot force myself to forgive.

Introducing Heartspace Practice

What I am calling Heartspace practice is a way of intentionally exploring these connections between hearts, either in pairs or in larger groups. We consciously, intentionally, imaginally connect to others whom we share a strong bond with.

courage

courage is the basis of both healing and service, and also of joy and fulfillment and unimagined ecstasy—for what could be sweeter than daring to live our vow, in all its fullness and beauty?

phrases

this is a collection of phrases i’ve found useful to have available in a variety of social contexts

i cannot overstate

i cannot overstate how extremely important it is to trust your weird, out-of-nowhere, never-been-asked-before questions; your weird, out-of-left-field, never-been-tried-before ideas and intuitions

The Dark

You are reading a novel, and the protagonist is on the verge of making a choice.

An Offering of Silent Retreats

Last spring, a friend contacted me to introduce me to North Burn. North was beginning a project to host extended silent meditation retreats for dedicated practitioners in a beautiful setting in the Pacific Northwest.