Bright Way Zen

Sangha Voices - Katie - Is Zen Buddhism a Natural Religion?

August 31, 2026·44 min
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Before Katie joined Bright Way and accepted Jukai, she made a list of religious elements that mattered to her. She called the list "natural religion" because it came from human values and experience. How does American Zen Buddhism measure up against natural religion? (in case you are holding your breath — pretty well). You might see your own values as she identifies key elements of natural religion in Buddhism.

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