By Julien Le Coz
After 12 years of Zen practice, I hit a dead end. Zen made me demanding of others and myself, and I doubted my ability to do zazen (sitting meditation).
I couldn’t give up Buddhism. I read about Amida Buddha and considered Jodo Shinshu—a tradition I initially disregarded—and found a truly accessible path within reach of anyone. Continue reading “Taking Refuge in Shinshu”