Episode Details
Back to EpisodesOn Fear of Dying, Not Being Controlling, Anchors in Our Lives, Healthy Detachment, Changing Through Practice
Season 2
Episode 13
Published 3 years, 8 months ago
Description
These are topics that Claude AnShin Thomas - fully ordained Zen Buddhist Monk in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition - reflects on. He reminds the listener of how to stay awake to life and how to understand the trappings of a deluded mind more deeply.
This episode was recorded during a zoom questions&response session.
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Want to read up on this topic? Book recommendations:
- Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021)
- AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003)
Questions and Time Stamps:
1:07 What has become clear to you since beginning your current retreat, or pilgrimage (commitments in Europe), rather?
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2:12 I am wondering if we can ever free ourselves from the fear of dying? And what does it require?
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6:43 Can you speak to how we are not different than the shooter in Uvalde (Texas school shooter)?
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9:13 Do you fear anything?
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10:13 How can I realize the difference between being organized and being controlling?
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11:30 Is there something besides breath awareness, people, animals, places, things that anchor you in your life?
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14:07 Is there a connection between attachment and addiction?
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14:52 Do you feel it is worthwhile to travel to Asia to see sacred Buddhist sites?
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21:40 Is there a "healthy" way to detach or attach?
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24:45 Can you talk about intimacy with another sentient being, like a pet (companion animal)?
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26:50 You mention the truth that exists beyond the intellect. In your view can one only get there by having a container of an ancient spiritual tradition?
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28:42 If any breath could be the last one, is there anything I can do about it?
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29:50 How has your practice changed over the years, in your opinion?