Raj BalasubramanyaminLondon Literary ReviewMeditation in New York City: Can Buddhism Thrive in the Heart of Capitalism?Recently I was writer in residence at the Zen Center of New York City. I would rise early in the morning for zazen, then return at night to…Feb 18, 2017Feb 18, 2017
Raj BalasubramanyaminIndivisible MovementWhy Faith is Essential For Conquering DemonsEvery time I’ve gone on long retreats, I’ve had very intense dreams, and sometimes nightmares. I don’t know why this happens. I suspect…Feb 12, 20171Feb 12, 20171
Raj BalasubramanyamOn Spiritual QuackeryIn Buddhist America, I have encountered a certain personality type over and over again. I’m not sure what the right word for it is…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Raj BalasubramanyamHow I Meditated as a Hermit on a Mountain in CaliforniaFrom September 1st to September 14th I did not see another human being. I lived in a hut high in the Santa Cruz mountains among the…Jan 25, 2017Jan 25, 2017
Raj BalasubramanyamA Vipassana CourseThere are times when I despair of meditation. There are so many problems in the world, so much call for action, and yet I spend 20 or 30…Jan 22, 2017Jan 22, 2017
Raj BalasubramanyamOn Why We Can’t Deny Our AncestryI have printed and framed the above photograph to put on the ‘ancestor’s altar’ in Deer Park monastery on Tuesday. In Vietnam, every…Jan 11, 2017Jan 11, 2017
Raj BalasubramanyamOn the Need for People of Colour RetreatsOn August 6, I will arrive at Thich Nhat Hanh’s ‘Deer Park Monastery’, outside of San Diego. For the first 5 days, I will join up to 250…Jan 8, 2017Jan 8, 2017
Raj BalasubramanyamAmerican PilgrimageIn 15 days I will land in Los Angeles International Airport and then head, the following day, to Thich Naht Hahn’s ‘Deer Park Monastery’…Jan 4, 2017Jan 4, 2017