Making sense of death is hard enough for adults, but what about children? Author Maria Popova explores this topic by examining the life work of Zen teacher Seung Sahn Soen-sa (1927-2004) who, in his book Dropping Ashes on the Buddha, offers a wealth of insight aimed at helping young minds understand the profundity of death. In the process, Soen-sa discusses the Zen notion of a universal life-force (or oneness) and three essential principles of the Zen mind: faith, courage, and questioning. Read more…
