The Book of Form and Emptiness
Ruth Ozeki introduces us to her new novel, The Book of Form and Emptiness” based on the question and her own investigation “Do insentient beings speak the Dharma?” She reads to us from the beginning of her novel and invites us into her writing process as a writer and a zen practitioner. Please enjoy online practice and teachings from Upaya Zen Center. NEW! Join our zendo for daily practice on zoom: https://www.upaya.org/program/zazen/ If you wish to offer dana (generosity), please go here to donate: https://www.upaya.org/giving/dana-for... Upaya is a Buddhist residential contemplative community in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We offer daily Zen meditation, weekly Dharma Talks, and programs on Buddhist teachings, Buddhist art, contemplative science, and social engagement. Learn more at www.upaya.org Full Programs Schedule: https://www.upaya.org/live-programs/ Wisdom Library: https://www.upaya.org/wisdom-library/ Ways to Give: https://www.upaya.org/giving/ Become a Member of Upaya: https://www.upaya.org/membership-info/

The Way of Haiku: From Pathos To Play (Part 1 of 9)

Ruth Ozeki on "A Tale For the Time Being" at the 2016 AWP Book Fair

Ruth Ozeki & Shinge Roshi in Conversation on "The Book of Form and Emptiness" 2022.3.8

Booth: A Virtual Evening with Karen Joy Fowler and Ruth Ozeki

Exploring The Power of Lojong: Self Compassion & Going Forth (PART 0 OF 5)

Point Counterpoint Series: The People's Tongue, with Ruth Ozeki

Ruth Ozeki on Catastrophe, Thought Experiments and Writing as Performed Philosophy

Train Hard, Your Spirit Counts | Cristina Moon Guest Dharma Talk

101 Zen Stories: Compilation of Zen Koans

Ruth Ozeki Interview, Part One

Emptiness the Womb of Compassion, Robert Thurman

Stephen Batchelor and Ruth Ozeki on Buddhism and Creativity

Writing Advice Every Writer Should Hear (Anne Lamott Interview)

Dharma Talk @ Zen House, Oslo, Oct. 16, 2019. (Originally streamed on Facebook Live)

Awakened Action - Meditation with Roshi Joan

Roshi Joan - Standing at the Edge Dharma Talk

Ruth Ozeki at the San Francisco Public Library

What Silence Holds

History of Zen Buddhism: Paradox and Tension

