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Back to SearchWhen you learn to accept that you are alone, truly alone, it builds a great strength. Nov 5 1984
Season 2 Episode 90
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explains that when you sit properly in meditation, your world is gone. You are alone. Absolutely alone. And when you le…
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Who are you really? Your name is not you. Your photo is not you. Who are you? Oct 28, 1984
Season 2 Episode 89
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, asks how someone like Hitler could come to power. He was loud, and brash, and gave a secure feeling of strength to thos…
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We are looking for nothing. Which doesn’t give you much to look for, does it? Oct 21, 1984
Season 2 Episode 88
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, reads from renowned Zen teacher, Ikkyu: “If it rain, let it rain; If it rain not, let it not rain; But even should it n…
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Lao Tzu: Existence renders actual. Non-existence renders useful. Oct 7, 1984
Season 2 Episode 87
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, relates the tale of the monk who questions Chuang Tzu. He begins:
Monk: "Much of what you talk about is that which is no…
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How can Truth be expressed without speaking—and without being silent? Sep 30, 1984
Season 2 Episode 86
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, tells of the puzzled monk who visits Master Fuketsu. He asks, "How can Truth be expressed without speaking—and without …
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Is Zen difficult? Also, an in-depth examination of the Mu koan. Sep 23, 1984
Season 2 Episode 85
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, recounts the story of the family where every member was enlightened. A visitor asked the father, “Is Zen difficult?” Th…
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The story of the centipede, convinced by a fox to start thinking. Sep 16, 1984
Season 2 Episode 84
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, interprets passages of Chuang Tzu, the great Taoist master.
The greatest man is nobody. The man of Tao does not cultivat…
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Don’t run to—and don’t run away. Aug 7, 1988
Season 2 Episode 83
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explains how nature wants balance. If conditions swing one way, they eventually swing the other way.
Human nature is the…
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“In what state of mind should I seek Truth?” Doko asks. Sep 9, 1984
Season 2 Episode 82
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, explains how when you first meditate, thoughts of your day may fill your mind. But eventually, you will experience a si…
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Without a word, without a thought, who are you? Aug 19, 1984
Season 2 Episode 81
Zen Roshi, Lola McDowell Lee, tells the story of when Master Hyakujo offered a test to his monks. The winner will be the abbot of the new monastery. …
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