Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchZen and the meaning of Easter. Apr 19, 1987
Season 3 Episode 110
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, gives a talk themed on Easter. (While Lola was primarily a Zen teacher, she was also an ordained Christian minister).
L…
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Guilt and rejection of life does not make you more enlightened. Lola May , 1987
Season 3 Episode 109
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explores the meaning of Verse 15 of the Isha Upanishad:
"The face of Truth is covered with a brilliant golden lid; that …
7 months, 1 week ago
What we can learn from Indian religious traditions. May 10, 1987
Season 3 Episode 108
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, gives a detailed discussion of the philosophical and historical backgrounds of religious traditions as they developed i…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How to meditate. And why. Nov 29, 1987
Season 3 Episode 107
(Note: original recording audio is not ideal, but Lola's message is great)
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, gives an ind-depth explanation of the practic…
8 months ago
The unconscious is the gateway to reality. July 18, 1981
Season 3 Episode 106
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, discusses the meaning of the Zen saying, “Joy in the morning. Sleep at night. What else?”
When we “do not know,” then w…
8 months, 1 week ago
Why “What is the purpose of life?” is the wrong question. June 28, 1981
Season 3 Episode 105
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, discusses Chapter 10 from the Tao Te Ching (Paul Carus translation)
"What can be done?
"Who by unending discipline of the…
9 months ago
The role of patience in Zen practice. July 5, 1981
Season 3 Episode 104
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explores the notion of patience in practice. And time.
For nearly twenty years, Hon, a layman, studied under Master Egon…
9 months ago
Further exploration of the Mystica Theoligica. Dec 11, 1988
Season 3 Episode 103
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, further explores the Mystica Theoligica.
NOTE: LOLA HAS A BAD COLD TODAY AND A PERSISTENT COUGH. If that bothers you, pl…
9 months, 1 week ago
The meaning of the the Mystica Theoligica. Dec 4, 1988
Season 3 Episode 102
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explores the meaning of the opening of the Mystica Theoligica.
“Thou Trinity beyond Being, direct us to the heights of m…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Watch how you make your choices. Otherwise, how can you ever change? Nov 6, 1988
Season 3 Episode 101
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, recounts the tale of the Persian teacher who asked a disciple to place a bag of gold in the middle of a bridge. He is t…
9 months, 3 weeks ago