Podcast Episodes

Tao Te Ching Verse 36 and Wen-Tzu Verse 9 – An Ancient Version of the Saint Francis Prayer

If you want to possess something, you must first give it away.
— Tao Te Ching, J. H. McDonald, Verse 36

Don't forget to use the resources mentioned b…

3 years, 4 months ago

Tao Te Ching – Verse 24 with Sensei Elliston – A Description of Attraction Not Promotion!

A good discussion of verse 24 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. "He who tries to shine dims his own light." TTC Verse …

3 years, 4 months ago

Byron Katie – The Work Part 4 of 4

Today we finished our discussion of The Work by Byron Katie. We discussed her questions and answers on page 35 of the handout (link below to download…

3 years, 5 months ago

Byron Katie – The Work Part 3 of 4

Today we continued our discussion of the work of Byron Katie. We used examples to better understand how to turn our frustration around and see our pa…

3 years, 5 months ago

Byron Katie – The Work Part 2

Today we continued our discussion of the work of Byron Katie. A good discussion of how compromise in one area of life affects all of life.

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3 years, 5 months ago

Byron Katie – The Work Part 1

Today we started discussing the work of Byron Katie. Lots of acceptance and laying the groundwork for next week when we get into more of the meat of …

3 years, 5 months ago

Byron Katie – The Work Part 1

Today we started discussing the work of Byron Katie. Lots of acceptance and laying the groundwork for next week when we get into more of the meat of …

3 years, 5 months ago

Tao Te Ching – Verse 23 with Sensei Elliston!

A good discussion of verse 23 of the Tao Te Ching from a Zen perspective with Sensei Elliston. "Open yourself to the Tao, then trust your natural res…

3 years, 6 months ago

Wen-Tzu – Verse 8 – How Do We Respond Like an Echo?

…to perceive things without being blinded and to respond echolike without minding

— Thomas Cleary, Wen-Tzu, Verse 8

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3 years, 6 months ago

Wen-Tzu – Verse 7 – How Desires Affect Your Essential Nature

When people lose their essential nature by following desires, their actions are never correct. To govern a nation in that way results in chaos; to go…

3 years, 6 months ago