By The Rev. Mike Travisano

To say that our world feels a bit frazzled right now seems like an understatement.

Every day, we’re flooded with images of tragedy, divisiveness, and uncertainty that not only threaten our peace of mind, but can also lead to feelings of hopelessness, powerlessness, and despair. So in a time when everything appears to require our immediate attention and fast-action, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that stillness might be our most radical (and useful) remedy, yet this is exactly what Zen offers.

While it can often conjure images of monks in temples or minimalist gardens, Zen is much less about exotic mysticism and much more about cultivating a way of life that directly addresses the anxieties of the human mind. Zen does not ask anyone to adopt elaborate

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