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Rahatsu: The Buddha’s Awakening - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 701
In this Rahatsu talk, Jomon tells the story of Siddhartha Gautama’s path to awakening, tracing his journey from royal luxury through extreme asceticism to the discovery of the Middle Way. Drawing on …
Published on 6 hours ago
Practicing with Seasonal Depression - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 700
In this talk, Jogen responds to a request to explore Zen practice in relation to seasonal affective disorder and low-level depression, while distinguishing these experiences from deeper spiritual “de…
Published on 2 days, 2 hours ago
Relationship, Refuge, and the Faith in Mind - Hogen, Roshi
Episode 699
In this talk, Hogen explores how the teachings of Affirming Faith in Mind illuminate the way we meet family, conflict, and connection—especially during the holiday season. He reflects on the Buddha, …
Published on 1 week ago
Difference Without Division: Working with Comparing Mind - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 698
In this talk, Jogen explores the human habit of comparing ourselves to others—and to imagined versions of ourselves—through the lens of the classic Zen text Affirming Faith in Mind. While difference …
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Identity Action and Gratitude - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 697
In this talk, Jōmon explores the deep connection between gratitude, generosity, and Dōgen’s teaching of identity action—acting together as one body. Through reflections on Sōtō Zen practice, stories …
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
The River That Holds Us - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 696
In this sesshin talk, Jōgen invites practitioners to turn directly toward the living fabric of experience with wonder and open-handedness. Reflecting on the Kesa verse and the teachings of the Third …
Published on 2 weeks ago
What We Turn Our Attention To - Hogen, Roshi
Episode 695
In this sesshin talk, Hōgen Roshi reflects on the heart of practice through the teachings of the Xin Xin Ming. He emphasizes that “what we turn our attention to becomes our world,” encouraging practi…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Generosity Without Separation - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 694
In this talk, Jomon explores the first of the Bodhisattva’s four embracing actions—generosity—and how giving becomes boundless when we drop the sense of separation between giver, receiver, and gift. …
Published on 3 weeks ago
Connecting With Family This Thanksgiving - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 693
In this talk, Jogen explores how our relationships—especially with family—can become genuine fields of practice. He challenges the assumption that practice only happens on the cushion, offering inste…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Interrupting The Trance of "Not Enough"- Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 692
In this talk, we explore the Zen poem often translated as Inscribing Trust in the Heart or Affirming Faith in Mind. The teaching points to a profound realization: the Way is perfect, like vast space,…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago