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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 B…
6 months, 3 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, a…
6 months, 3 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 …
6 months, 3 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…
6 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 hear…
7 months 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…
7 months 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…
7 months 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 2 weeks ago