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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…
7 months, 2 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…
7 months, 3 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 though…
7 months, 3 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 …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Familiar Life, Fresh Eyes - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 651
This episode explores the Zen teaching that “not knowing is most intimate.” Through story, reflection, and real-life retreat experience, we look at h…
8 months ago
Love 100K Times - Kisei Sensei
Episode 650
This episode explores metta, the practice of lovingkindness, as a way of meeting life with warmth and care. Through stories, teachings, and reflectio…
8 months ago
The Radiance of Metta - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 649
In this talk we explore the Buddhist heart practice of metta—a boundless, radiant wish for the well-being of all beings, including ourselves. Through…
8 months, 1 week ago
The Beauty Gate - Jogen Sensei
Episode 648
This episode explores how moments of beauty can interrupt our mental habits and reconnect us with presence. Whether it’s light through leaves, a piec…
8 months, 1 week ago
Beyond Labels - Hogen Roshi
Episode 647
This talk explores the Buddhist teaching of signlessness, including the fact that who we are cannot be reduced to fixed categories or identities. Dra…
8 months, 1 week ago