Earthquake! Reflection On Disasters Abroad Interrupted By Tremors

I was in Indonesia but I escaped the tsunami by months. I have always had a spiritual affinity for Japan forged by my study of Martial arts and Zen so when the nation was struck with a double blow, a tsunami and an earthquake, I grieved with them. In a similar way, I related to the suffering in Haiti. I once belonged to a Haitian organization called Le San Souci. My interest in French when I was... Read more

SOLID! Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson Celebrated Love. In “Death” He Still Lives.

August 22, I heard that Nick Ashford of  Ashford and Simpson had died. Why technically true, I know that the obvious is     not necessarily The Truth. I reflect on Nick Ashford.   The first time I heard Ashford and Simpson sing they performed the song, "SOLID." I loved it immediately, the song and them. The lyrics were positive, a celebration of love that would not be washed away... Read more

Historic broadcast features Andrew Cohen, Kitabu Roshi, Deepak Chopra and over 20 other global Spiritual teachers discussing their own teachers.

Kitabu Roshi (Vernon Kitabu Turner) was one of 25 Spiritual teachers around the globe who participated in Andrew Cohen's celebration of the master/student relatiosnship. In a day-long global broadcast, each of the Spiritual luminairies shared their own experiences with their teacher or teachers. Andrew Cohen, founder of EnlightenNext magazine orchestrated the event to honor the memory of meeting... Read more

Pray for Japan

When I think of Japan I reflect upon Mount Fuji's majesty and the serene gracefulness of Zen Temples. I can see clearly the quiet repose and arresting posture of monks and their ease of movement as they work in the gardens and offer prayers and chants in the temples. I reflect on my own Zen master, Nomura Roshi who by initiating me, forever connected my spirit to Asia. When I think of Japan I... Read more

Justin Zagri’s Film an Official Choice for Film Festival

THIS IS NOT A KISS ... Justin Zagri, The Son of Soul Sword Administrator, Sid Zagri, and his wife, Dhyana, a noted artist, explores love in his new Film. It has been selected for viewing at the Love Actually Film Festival. Justin Zagri is definitely from a Soul Sword Zen family. His parents have been a part of this mission for many years but our relationship is more like a spirit-centered... Read more

A Life-Time Message:Prentice Minner

"As above, so below." It is taught that God neither slumbers nor sleeps but his human emissaries must. There is the sun to govern the day, and the moon which rules by night... two great but different lights. Most people assume that the night is for sleeping but that is hardly in my nature. Given a choice, I am wide awake in the stillness of the night, meditating, creating, transmitting, receiving.... Read more

Watkins Publishing/London to Release an Expanded edition of Soul Sword

There is a story about the new edition of Soul Sword and why I am now with a London publisher but all in due time. If you have been coming to this site and wondered where the name Soul Sword came from you can learn about the inspiration and more from the book. More important you will experience the evolution of my understanding and the impact of my satori. Sometimes, what reads like fiction is the... Read more

The Way of The Spirit/Beyond Ego

Sadguru Sant Keshavadas photo from his book, "Garland of prayer." Many years ago I complimented my Spiritual teacher, Sadguru Sant Keshavadas Sadguru on his many talents. His response was"neti neti, I am nothing but the dust of the earth. The Lord is the doer." It reminded me of my mother, Kate E. Turner who would never take credit for her musical ability. If I said something good she said, "To... Read more

BULLY PROOF ARTICLE: You don’t have to be a victim, not physically, not mentally, not spiritually.

2 Timothy 1:7... For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. The power of a bully is the ability to generate fear. Fear stops the flow of spirit, and the victim defeats him or herself. (Original drawing by Sabine Kleftogiannis) Joyce prepares to block an attack by Sensei Moses McFarland. We must takes steps to overcome fear. I once... Read more

Ki-Asana: At last, a meditation technique that is simple, powerful and effective.

In 1982 Master Sant Keshavadas told me to "bridge the gap between East and West..." Twenty-eight years later a technique has been revealed to me that generates the concentrative power and serenity of pure zazen through a method far more accessible, not only to Christians, but to God-centered and secular practitioners in general. The teaching video will soon be available to Premium Members by clicking... Read more

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