What gives us the ability to be counted upon? How do others become aware of this—in our Zen communities, at work, in our families, and in the world. If we’re not careful, we can slip into a kind of bespoke Buddhism, in which we curate our own personalized version of what we think practice should be, rather that the beautiful, tender relationship with the universe that it actually is. Dogen Zenji says, “We take refuge in the Three Treasures because they are the final place to return.” Our Zen practice requires us to let go of our own ides and return to accountability and balance with the Three Treasures: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. As we become more able to be counted upon—more accountable—our relationship with the teachings, the community, and with our own understanding, takes on much greater depth and purpose. In this way, we truly begin to live our lives for the benefit of all beings.