Valerie Forstman

10 Podcast Episodes

Dharmatalk: Each is All, All is One with Valerie Forstman

Dharmatalk: Each is All, All is One with Valerie Forstman

Upon being welcomed home from Germany, Valerie describes briefly what it’s like being thrown immediately into the chaoti... Read more

8 Nov 2022

31mins

Dharmatalk: Coming Home, I am Already That with Valerie Forstman

Dharmatalk: Coming Home, I am Already That with Valerie Forstman

In this talk – an offering of gratitude for the life of a beloved sangha member, Valerie turns to Case 41 in the Transmi... Read more

1 Nov 2022

38mins

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Dharmatalk: Endless Depth of Field with Valerie Forstman

Dharmatalk: Endless Depth of Field with Valerie Forstman

In this talk from our Thursday night series, Valerie takes up Case 26 of the Gateless Gate, Hogen’s “Two Monks Roll Up t... Read more

18 Oct 2022

40mins

Dharmatalk: Valerie Forstman on The Two-Fold Truth: Genjokoan

Dharmatalk: Valerie Forstman on The Two-Fold Truth: Genjokoan

“Showing their backs then their fronts – falling maple leafs.”  ~ Ryokan “Resolving the matter of Life and death is of p... Read more

4 Oct 2022

30mins

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Dharmatalk: Infinitely Open, Endlessly Bright with Valerie Forstman

Dharmatalk: Infinitely Open, Endlessly Bright with Valerie Forstman

Valerie takes up case 29 of the Denkoroku, the record of the ‘transmission of light’ from Bodhidharma to Eka or Huike, a... Read more

13 Sep 2022

41mins

Introduction to Meditation Weekend: Q&A 1 with Valerie Forstman

Introduction to Meditation Weekend: Q&A 1 with Valerie Forstman

Description: This is Question & Answer session 1 from the Introduction to Meditation Virtual Weekend. Valerie Forstm... Read more

30 Aug 2022

55mins

Introductory Day of Zen: Beginner’s Mind with Valerie Forstman

Introductory Day of Zen: Beginner’s Mind with Valerie Forstman

Valerie examines beginner’s mind and explores the question”what is Zen?” during our March 2021 one-day Introduction to M... Read more

16 Aug 2022

39mins

Dharmatalk: Compassion and Curiosity, Part 1, Valerie Forstman

Dharmatalk: Compassion and Curiosity, Part 1, Valerie Forstman

“Zen is awakening to the dynamic reality of the present moment…..Zen is finding love in all things at all times. ”   ~ R... Read more

9 Aug 2022

39mins

Dharmatalk: Case 20 from the Book of Equanimity with Valerie Forstman

Dharmatalk: Case 20 from the Book of Equanimity with Valerie Forstman

“… Zazen has been described as silently not influencing anything …” Koans can provide helpful perspectives for dealing w... Read more

2 Aug 2022

37mins

Valerie Forstman

Valerie Forstman

Today on the pod we are joined by Valerie Forstman. Valerie is an associate master Zen teacher in the Sanbo Kyodan tradi... Read more

25 May 2020

1hr 25mins

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