Dharma Holder Geoff Shōun reflects on the practice of patience in Zen, drawing upon Norman Fischer’s book “The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path.”

Patience can be one of the most important practices for whatever is arising. It brings us back to oneness. Zazen is the ultimate expression of patience, although practicing patience is available to all of us in every moment.

We’re called to be patient with ourselves and each other, most of all. Just as we are. Messy. Imperfect. Wouldn’t it be freeing to experience just a little spaciousness?