n>Every morning in Soto Zen temples around the world, the names of the ancestors are chanted. It is a powerful practice of recognition and recollection, honoring the lives of great teachers across India, China and Japan, and reminding us that we do not walk alone. Real people—with real human struggles, doubts and breakthroughs—have kept Buddhist teachings alive, passing them warm heart to warm heart for over 2,600 years. Read Full Article »