Ranked #1
Taking Your Seat in Emptiness
Taking Your Seat in Emptiness
This talk explores the freedom that opens up when we put ourselves at a distance from the structures within which we liv... Read more
14 Jul 2022
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36mins
Ranked #2
The Body and Mind of the Precepts
The Body and Mind of the Precepts
This talk was given in the context of a "rakusu" sewing seminar. Rakusu is the name for the small robe given to a Zen pr... Read more
5 Jun 2022
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50mins
Ranked #3
Big Mind and the Real Purpose of Buddhism
Big Mind and the Real Purpose of Buddhism
This talk explores practice along the lines of Big Mind and small mind and how Big Mind has to include small mind to be ... Read more
22 May 2022
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41mins
Ranked #4
What is Buddha?
What is Buddha?
In Zen practice, we are instructed to view each activity as an expression of our true nature or buddha mind. We cannot f... Read more
10 Apr 2022
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40mins
Ranked #5
Acknowledging All Your Concerns (incl. the War)
Acknowledging All Your Concerns (incl. the War)
When it comes to big issues like the war in Ukraine or the climate crisis, we can feel unnervingly powerless. This talk ... Read more
17 Mar 2022
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41mins
Ranked #6
The Physical, Energetic, and Mental Posture of Zazen
The Physical, Energetic, and Mental Posture of Zazen
This bonus episode presents the introductory talk to a recent Weekend Sitting retreat. It offers detailed instructions f... Read more
26 Feb 2022
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45mins
Ranked #7
Effortless Effort
Effortless Effort
What exactly are we doing in zazen meditation? What kind of effort is necessary? This talk addresses the shift we are in... Read more
11 Feb 2022
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41mins
Ranked #8
“Your Problem Will Practice Zazen”
“Your Problem Will Practice Zazen”
Being excited or disillusioned about the promise of meditation are both signs that we expect meditation to fix our probl... Read more
28 Jan 2022
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39mins
Ranked #9
Setting Intentions
Setting Intentions
It's a new year and many people make New Year's Resolutions to make changes in their lives? Why do these resolutions oft... Read more
16 Jan 2022
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39mins
Ranked #10
Studying the Way (Part V)
Studying the Way (Part V)
This is the last talk of this podcast season! Thank you so much for listening. We would be so appreciative if you took a... Read more
30 Sep 2021
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49mins