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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. Through vivid examples and guided contemplations…
Published on 3 months, 3 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 emphasizes the unique value of sustained practice in br…
Published on 3 months, 4 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 2025 July Sesshin.
★ Support this podcast ★Published on 4 months 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 the tender ground of vulnerability that reveals o…
Published on 4 months 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 a Rilke poem, a timeless Zen story, and the share…
Published on 4 months, 1 week 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 walks, quiet gardens, and the tender bonds betwee…
Published on 4 months, 1 week 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.
★ Support this podcast ★Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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, but instead how we are being called to be in the wor…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Quiet Power of Worrying Less - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Episode 653
In this episode, we explore the difference between concern and worry, and how spiritual practice can free us from the endless cycle of anxious thoughts. Through stories of daily life, karmic cause an…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Life As Pilgrimage: Old Woman of Mount Wutai - Kisei Sensei
Episode 652
This talk explores the koan “The Old Woman of Mount Wutai,” a story that opens up questions about pilgrimage, practice, and how wisdom often appears in ordinary forms. We reflect on what it means to …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago