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The Nuance of Self-Compassion - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 671
In this talk, Jogen reflects on a student’s feedback that Zen teachings sometimes seem to overlook compassion for oneself. From that spark, he explores how dharma practice can be both deeply compassi…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Miracle of Aimlessness - Hogen, Roshi
Episode 670
Drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Art of Living, this talk explores the teaching of aimlessness—the practice of arriving fully in the present rather than chasing completion in the future. Hogen reflec…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
What Would Mountain Do? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Episode 669
In this closing talk from sesshin, Kisei invokes Dōgen’s Mountains and Rivers Sutra and guides us into the practice of “mountain mind,” the spacious, steady awareness that has been the abode of sages…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Three Ways to Reduce Fear - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 668
In this talk, Jogen reflects on Maezumi Roshi’s teaching that the greatest gift we can give or receive is freedom from fear. He explores how so much of our striving—whether for health, wealth, status…
Published on 3 months ago
Patience and Timeless Dharma - Chozen, Roshi
Episode 667
This talk weaves together the joy of smiling in meditation, the vow of Jizo Bodhisattva, and a timeless folk story about learning patience. Through the tale of Little Rabbit and her journey of sittin…
Published on 3 months ago
The Three Pure Precepts in Practice - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 666
In this talk, Jomon introduces the Three Pure Precepts—vows to refrain from harm, to cultivate goodness, and to benefit others—as the foundation of Buddhist ethics. Through stories of Zen ancestors, …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Creative Space of The Mind - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 665
In this talk, Jogen explores the intimate relationship between Zen practice and creativity, drawing on Dogen’s teaching that practice, realization, and expression form a complete circle. He shows how…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Aimlessness and The Miracle of Life - Hogen, Roshi
Episode 664
In this talk, Hogen draws on Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Art of Living to explore the practice of aimlessness—the invitation to rest in the present moment rather than chase after a future that never arrive…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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.” From the experience of sesshin and mountain pra…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks 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 heart-mind of compassion and wisdom—to personal storie…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago