Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIn the struggle between opposites is the Truth. Mar 6, 1987
Season 3 Episode 116
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, draws on Buddhist and Hindu traditions (including the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita) to explain the human con…
11 months ago
Where is God? Feb 28, 1987
Season 3 Episode 115
Note: Generally, this talk is more lighthearted than most that Lola gives. It’s nice to see that side of her personality.
Lola begins with a comical t…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Mystica Theologica, the Sutras of Patanjali and the Book of Genesis. Jan 31, 1987
Season 3 Episode 114
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, discusses various texts about the notion of God — from the biblical book of Genesis to Mystica Theologica to the sutras…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
How do you answer: “Does God exist?” Sep 20, 1987
Season 3 Episode 113
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, (who is also an ordained Christian minister) explores issues that are common to both Christian and Eastern thought to i…
1 year ago
A detailed introductory talk about the Bauls — a religious sect of India—and the mystery of consciousness. Sep 13, 1987
Season 3 Episode 112
Note: Unfortunately these talks about the Bauls were posted out of order. But the sound quality is much better on this one, which is also the most de…
1 year ago
The Bauls religious sect of India. And Prakrit and Parusha. Oct 18, 1987
Season 3 Episode 111
Note: this talk has some sound issues, but I found it valuable enough to include the bulk of it anyway. It’s about 8 minutes shorter because the cass…
1 year ago
Zen 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…
1 year, 1 month ago
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 …
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 2 months ago