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The Limits of Western Knowing
Season 1 Episode 38
"The Limits of Western Knowing: Why the Analytic Mind Stumbles Before the Dharma," authored by Nichiryu Mark Herrick, analyzes the common trajectory …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Beyond Panentheism: Zhiyi, Nichiren, and Non-Obstruction
Season 1 Episode 37
"Beyond Panentheism: Zhiyi, Nichiren, and the Logic of Non-Obstruction" critiques the limitations of Western concepts like pantheism ("All is God") a…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Awakening Sooner: The Spiritual Journey of Repentance
Season 1 Episode 28
"Awakening Sooner: The Spiritual Journey of Repentance" by Nichiryu Mark Herrick, dated October 6, 2025, which examines the concept of repentance not…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Kanno Dokkyo: The Resonance of Faith and Dharma
Season 1 Episode 28
This episode of The Deep Dive explores an essay titled "Faith is not reaching out; it is tuning in: The Science and Mystery of Kanno Dokkyo" by Nichi…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Skillful Means Still Matter
Season 1 Episode 27
This episode of The Deep Dive argues against the popular nondual spiritual belief that one should "let go of all methods" in pursuit of awakening. He…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Gratitude and the Boundless Heart of Mettā
Season 1 Episode 26
This episode of The Deep Dive explores the dharma talk "Gratitude_and_the_Boundless_Heart.pdf," offers a comprehensive examination of gratitude as a …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Mahayana and Theravāda: Two Maps of Buddhist Awakening
Season 1 Episode 28
In this episode of the Deep Dive we present a comparative analysis between two foundational Buddhist meditation systems: Zhiyi's Six Wondrous Gates f…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Humanity's First Guided Meditations: A Comparative History
Season 1 Episode 26
This episode of the Deep Dive offers a comparative overview of the earliest known guided meditation instructions originating primarily from the first…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Compassion, Skillful Means, and Self-Protection in Buddhism
Season 1 Episode 25
This episode of Deep Dive explores "Compassion Beyond Violence: The Bodhisattva Captain and the Wisdom of Self-Protection" by Nichiryu Mark Herrick, …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Loving Kindness Guided Meditation
Season 1 Episode 24
A 7 minute guided meditation on Loving Kindness - or friendliness - led by Mark Willaims, one of my favorite meditation guides
7 months, 4 weeks ago