Podcast Episodes

Shakyamuni Buddha's Enlightenment: What Did He Realize?

Buddhism began over 2,500 years ago with the spiritual enlightenment of a man named Siddhartha Gautama, who became the "Buddha," or "awakened one." W…

9 years, 4 months ago

It-with-a-Capital-I: The Zen Version of God

Zen Buddhism is a non-theistic religious tradition. However, it's not entirely correct to say that there is no God in Zen. While we don't conceive of…

9 years, 4 months ago

Dharma Talk - Beyond Mindfulness: The Radical Practice of Undivided Presence

This episode is a Dharma Talk, where I present my own take on traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings & practices.

In this talk I present an alternati…

9 years, 4 months ago

Arising of Buddhism Part 2: New Religious Questions and Answers Around 500 BCE

This episode is a continuation of episode 5, which focused on the historical and religious context in India before the Buddha, and how social, econom…

9 years, 4 months ago

Arising of Buddhism Part 1: Historical and Religious Context in India

This is the first episode in my "Buddhist History and Seminal Texts" series. I discuss the historical and religious context for the beginnings of Bud…

9 years, 5 months ago

Zazen Part 2: How to Deal with Thinking, Stay Engaged, and Maintain a Practice

If you haven't already done so, you may want to listen to Zazen (Seated Meditation) Part One: What Zazen Is and How to Do It before this episode.

In …

9 years, 5 months ago

Zazen (Seated Meditation) Part 1: What Zazen Is and How to Do It

Learn about what zazen is, why it's the central practice of Zen, and how to do it.

9 years, 6 months ago

The Three Treasures of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

For over 2,500 years, in every form of Buddhism, you formally become a Buddhist by stating, "I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma…

9 years, 6 months ago

How Does Zen Fit Within the Context of Buddhism as a Whole?

Zen is a type of Buddhism, which is a 2,500-year-old tradition. When and how did Zen arise, and what is unique about it?

9 years, 6 months ago