Kaz Tanahashi

Kaz Tanahashi, a renowned Japanese-American calligrapher and Zen teacher, shares profound insights on Rohatsu, celebrating the Buddha's birth, awakening, and passing. He emphasizes the non-division of all things, illustrating emptiness as the 'zero of divisions.' Kaz and Roshi Joan Halifax discuss the Bodhisattva ideal and how everyday acts can embody compassion. They explore the Avatamsaka Sutra's themes of interconnectedness and how recognizing our oneness can transform ethical practices. The conversation reflects on the urgency of service and the relational nature of our vows.