Hardcore Zen

A review of the new book about Tassajara Zen monastery by David Chadwick.

My first Zen teacher said you need an equal amount of faith and doubt to practice and study Zen.

Should a lay Buddhist work in an industry that sells meat?

How much zazen is "enough"?

Meditation is dangerous!!!

OK. Then what am I???

The Urban Dictionary defines Zen as being chill and laidback. I am not that! Is that a problem in practicing actual Zen?

What does Zen say about the Four Noble Truths?