James Ishmael Ford

Full name: Rev. James Ishmael Ford

The Rev James Ishmael Ford

The Rev. James Ishmael Ford is minister emeritus of First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island, and is a consulting minister with First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles. James is also the guiding teacher for the Empty Moon Zen sangha. His most recent book is An Introduction to Zen Koans: Learning the Language of Dragons.

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Life | UU World

The Zen koan of Baizhang’s fox

James Ishmael Ford

From Life
We are what we do. And whatever we are, unless we notice and take corrective action, we just become more of it.

Spirit | UU World

Stitching a Layered Faith

Janice Marie Johnson, James Ishmael Ford, Abhi Prakash Janamanchi, Amanda Poppei

From Spirit
Nuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.
Embracing a new universalism

James Ishmael Ford

From Spirit
We find our completeness in knowing that we are woven out of each other and the cosmos itself.
Gone sitting

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From Spirit
A few words on going to a Zen retreat.
You don't say

James Ishmael Ford

From Spirit
We can’t help seeing through words, but it’s worth trying.
Unitarian Universalism's two truths

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From Spirit
What is our healing message? To what are we being beckoned when we gather?
The taste of awakening

James Ishmael Ford

From Spirit
On having a spiritual practice.
Stirring up gratitude

James Ishmael Ford

From Spirit
In a flash, memories of joy and sorrow mingle in thanksgiving.

UU World

Crying out for justice

James Ishmael Ford

From UU World Magazine
Everything is perfect, and needs a lot of work.
On the death of a child

James Ishmael Ford

From UU World Magazine
Buddhist wisdom honors a brief life.

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Spirit | UU World

Stitching a Layered Faith

Janice Marie Johnson, James Ishmael Ford, Abhi Prakash Janamanchi, Amanda Poppei

From Spirit
Nuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.

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