Josh Bartok, a Zen teacher, suggest what to do if meditating leads to an unstable mind.
Zazen Is Not Limited to the Mind
In the practice of shikantaza, or “just sitting,” says Josh Bartok, there’s a lot more going on than one might think.
Dark Night of the Meditator
Josh Bartok gives advice on how to meditate without provoking unhealthy psychological states.
Forum: What Is Enlightenment?
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Ayya Tathaaloka, Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin, and David Matsumoto explore their traditions’ different perspectives on awakening.
Best Practices for Bodhisattvas
Traditional Buddhist vows can seem hardcore, but they’re just maps for a good human life. Josh Bartok translates them into values we can relate to.
A Buddhist Wish for America for Election Day — and Beyond
Josh Bartok, abbot of the Greater Boston Zen Center, shares his community’s wish for the United States, the world, and all beings.
Searching for the Ox: The Path to Enlightenment in 10 Pictures
A contemporary take on the oxherding pictures by artist Mark T. Morse, with commentary by Josh Bartok and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.