Lost Coin Zen

This photo of an inscription and calligraphy is inside a book called “The Flight of Dragons.” John Daido Loori Roshi gave it to me in 1986.   I had been his student for 6 years at this time.  The recent death of Daido the Old Dragon, reminded me to look for it.  The lore of the [...]

Observing ourselves can be difficult.  Often we find that observing ourselves throws us into a state where we doubt ourselves, we dislike what we see.  We identify with the negative aspects of ourselves instead of just seeing them and forget that we are perfect and complete to begin with. Clarifying and embodying that perfection, that “Lost Coin”, [...]

It was everything really The sound of the snow as I shifted from foot to foot. The air sharp, thin and cold The white pines long arms reaching skyward Needles turning in the wind. The chanting. Fire in the stone pit The smell of char. The burned paper notes of remembrance float Around me In [...]

On Tuesday February 14, 2006, Doen Sensei started a study group called “Exploring Excellence.”  Elena James, Steve Marteney, Joan Degiorgio, and I were there on that first night, and many others who have come and gone since those days.  Other current students of Lost Coin started with the group soon thereafter including Sterling Okura and [...]

On March 13th & 14th 2010, Daniel Doen Silberberg Sensei will be leading a retreat, The Traveler’s Intentions. Participants will experience the freedom and joy that comes from approaching life as a traveler.  This retreat is being held in Park City, Utah, and is open to the public as well as Lost Coin students. Doen [...]