For as long as I can remember, the word Orion has moved through me like a tide. When I hear it spoken, when I see those stars stretched across the night, a homesickness rises — not sharp, but deep, like a quiet ache that knows no cure. It is not simply
love and presence
What an absurdity, this notion that we are separate. That you and I stand apart, divided, different somehow — as though the soul could ever be measured by boundaries or walls. And for what? For the belief that there is not enough love to go around? Love is not a rationed
love and presence
Grief comes as a vision, not as an enemy. It does not knock politely; it arrives like weather, sweeping through the chambers of the heart, unbidden yet inevitable. In its presence, the air thickens. Time bends. What was once familiar becomes distant, and the simplest act — breathing, standing, remembering — feels
meditation
This episode explores the gentle power of presence: how resting in your inner flame becomes a sanctuary for others.
teachings
To explore how arrogance and bullying are protective defenses rooted in deep inner fragility and grief. It explains that such behaviors are not signs of strength but fear-based constructions formed to survive loss, and invites listeners to recognize the pain beneath the posture while holding people accountable. Arrogance and bullying
meditation
Begin in stillness. Let the body rest. Let the breath be soft. Let the defenses loosen, just enough to listen.
love and presence
Let everything be done with love and compassion.
organization
We exist to restore dignity, tenderness, and coherence through presence-centered care.
community
community
mission
We are living in a sacred moment, a time when the call to awaken to our deepest essence and reconnect with the divine within is more powerful than ever.
disciplines
Harnessing the synergy of ancient wisdom and leading-edge quantum theory, Tea and Zen illuminates trauma at its core and opens powerful pathways for liberation. It is a sacred space where science and spirituality meet, creating avenues of healing that touch the very essence of the soul. Through ongoing exploration and
principles
At the heart of Tea and Zen are simple but profound tenets — touchstones of presence that guide every offering, every encounter, every act of care. Presence before action — to meet life as it is, with stillness and attention. Dignity and tenderness — to honor each person, no matter their story, with