Heart Circle Sangha
We practice authentic Zen within a warm community, located in Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ. Beginning meditators welcome; we teach meditation to beginners every week.
Contact us or go to our website to learn more about Zen and meditation in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
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Occupy Wall Street
“Mindfulness must be engaged. Once there is seeing, there must be acting. Otherwise, what is the use of seeing? We must be aware of the real problems of the world. Then, with mindfulness, we will know what to do and … Continue reading
Tribute to Charlotte Joko Beck 1917-2011
Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the great pioneers of American Zen died on June 15, 2011 at the age of 94. She passed peacefully with her family. Joko began Zen practice at the age of 40. She described herself as … Continue reading
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Thoughts of Murder
I was watching tv news the other day about Libya before the US got involved and the thought entered my mind, “Someone should assassinate Quaddafi.” I was a little surprised at the violence of the thought. Could that be my … Continue reading
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The following is a letter from Anne Thomas, currently living in Japan. Other essays she has written about being in Sendai, Japan post disaster are printed in Ode Magazine, an online publication which can be found at http://www.odemagazine.com. Sent: Tuesday, … Continue reading
Earthquake and Tsunami devastates Japan
The photos and videos from Japan following the earthquake and tsunami are heart rending. Whole villages washed away. I look out my window at my own backyard and imagine, “A neighborhood like my own.” What is it to suddenly be … Continue reading
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Mindfulness to Manage Stress
Mindfulness to Manage Stress Managing our stress is very important, first of all for our own mental and physical health, but also for the well-being of all those around us. When we are stressed we give out negative energy. When … Continue reading
