I believe in the power of balance between man and nature based on our accountability to the world we live in. My focus on ancient paths of Zen and Tao combined with my business knowledge brings old and new wisdom together for desired harmony.

The Earth is an abundant planet, prosperous with its 7 seas. We are here to enjoy the marvellous wonders of the world. I believe this brings with it the role of stewardship and personal accountability.

My mission, and the purpose of all my activities is to contribute to Earth’s revival.

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Are you sitting on the cushion to clear your mind? What do you do with your body when you are in meditation? And vice versa?...

23 December, 2024

The Art of Harmony explained through the story of Zen master Linji and His Teacher Huangbo. In my Dharma Talks, I sometimes use stories about Zen masters from long ago. One such story is about Zen master Linji and his teacher, Huangbo....

22 October, 2024

By embracing the teachings of both schools, you can delve into these rich traditions harmoniously. With an open mind of course. This podcast delves into the Soto and Rinzai schools, sharing personal experiences from myself, Jolinda and Bas....

10 October, 2024

A simple explanation for a Fu would be to describe it as a special kind of calligraphy, used as a letter to the divine. The symbol of the Fu is written on paper, folded in a specific way, and can be carried with you....

24 July, 2024

The term “Shukke Tokudo” translates to “Homeleaving Ordination”. It is the name for the ceremony to become a Zen monk. In our Zen lineage, living in a monastery is not mandatory. It is about living your life in the spirit of a Zen monk....

05 July, 2024

The Heart Sutra is perhaps the best-known sutra in Buddhism. But it is also quite a complicated text. What exactly does it say and what is the Heart Sutra about? Is it about a lemon pie?...

23 May, 2024

If you meditate in the tradition of Zen, then you are on the Zen path. But what does that expression mean? And how can teachers help you to find out what your path is...

21 March, 2024

“Why do you practice Zen? You could spend your time on something else. What’s the point of practicing Zen? Questions I used to ask myself regularly. Why am I actually doing this? And what does it bring me?...

22 February, 2024