Soko Morinaga Roshi describes what it is like to experience the passions in a state of emptiness.

Dylan finds the courage to return to the meditation cushion so Jizo gives him some further instructions on meditation.

Zen practice can’t stop bad things from happening to us but it can help us face them. Michael O’Neill concludes his experience of dealing with disappointment and loss.

Dylan has a terrifying experience on the meditation cushion.

A 13 year old girl gives Gautama the final lesson that will lead him to full Buddhahood.

With his future plans thwarted and feeling dejected, Michael O'Neill falls back on his training in Zen to find a way forward.

Dylan finds it difficult to sit still, so Jizo instructs him on the correct form for sitting Zazen (meditation).

No matter how long we have been practicing life can still be disheartening. Michael O’Neill shares his recent experience as a Zen practitioner.

Jizo explains the Middle Way to Dylan.

Jizo teaches our hyperactive protagonist the secret to finding inner stillness.

King Bimbisara makes a very tempting offer that will surely test the Buddha's resolve.

Five friends search for prince Gautama after he flees the palace.