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Mountain Mind, Endless Way - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Episode 663
In this talk, Kisei reflects on the rare gift of meeting in practice and the simple, yet profound, invitation of the Buddha: “try it out for yourself…
9 months, 1 week ago
Life As The Original Vow - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 662
In this talk, we explore the meaning of vow and how it shapes the direction of our lives. From the Buddhist teaching of bodhichitta—the awakened hear…
9 months, 1 week ago
Beyond Calmness and Signs - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 661
In this talk, Jogen explores the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh on signlessness and interbeing, reminding us that calmness alone is not true liberation…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Bearing FOMO and Boredom So You Can Do More Practice - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 660
This talk explores how boredom and fear of missing out often derail meditation practice and how facing them directly can deepen our path. Jogen empha…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Faith in Mind - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Episode 659
In this talk Bansho discusses many different aspects of the famous poem Affirming Faith in Mind. This talk was given by Bansho as the 3rd talk of 202…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Gift of Disappointment - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 658
In this talk, we explore how disappointment, though often unwelcome, can be a profound teacher. By meeting life’s letdowns with openness, we discover…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Close-up, Afresh - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 657
In this episode, we reflect on the Beginner’s Mind retreat, exploring the courage it takes to meet each moment without clinging to certainty. Through…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The World in The Heart - Hogen Roshi
Episode 656
This talk invites us to rest in the still point where the breath begins, letting the mind settle into spacious awareness. Through stories of mountain…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
One--What is that? - Kisei Costenbader, Sesei
Episode 655
Exploring interconnection, our desire to be right and mind-stopping moments through the story of Bhadda Kundalakesa.
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Motivation and Aspiration on the Path to Awakening - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Episode 654
In this talk Bansho discusses vow and aspiration on the spiritual path. What is it that brings us to practice? It's less about what we want to be, bu…
10 months ago