Best Bansho Podcasts (2024)

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I need a purpose. Is that true? - Patrick Bansho Green 42:32

6d ago42:32

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This talk was recorded on September 22, 2024 at the Great Vow Zen Monastery Sunday Public Program. In this talk Bansho discusses the topic of a life purpose and how that is different than a vow. He also relates this topic to zen practice and the Work of Byron Kate. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Change, Gratitude and Stability - Jogen Salzeberg Sensei 33:37

2h ago33:37

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This dharma talk was given by Jogen Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monastery on October 6th, 2024 during Sunday Program. In this talk Jogen discusses hurricane Helena and it's impacts and how we can meet that as dharma practitioners. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Q&A With the Roshis - Chozen Roshi and Hogen Roshi 44:27

3h ago44:27

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This talk was given by Chozen and Hogen Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on September 29, 2024 during the Sunday Public Program. This talk includes a short description of the four noble truths and then a longer question and answer session with the audience. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Stories of The Buddha's Past Lives - Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder 26:04

20h ago26:04

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This talk was given by Shonin Ashton at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on September 19th, 2024 during the weekly Thursday evening program. In this talk Shonin discusses some of the stories of the Buddha's past lives from the Jataka Tales, which is a collection of stories of the buddha's various past lives. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Episode 75 (S3E20) - Sand Land 1:02:05

1d ago1:02:05

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It's time for Final Forum's Dragon Ball-oween Spooktacular! In this episode, Jelli and Bekinney break down Akira Toriyama's manga, anime, and video game Sand Land. It's part of our October/Halloween Festivities where we're taking a break from breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon and delving into times our franchise's …

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What role does dissatisfaction play in practice? - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 39:31

4d ago39:31

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This talk was given by Jogen Salzberg, Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on September 18, 2024. In this talk Jogen discusses dissatisfaction and its role in our zen practice. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Calm Abiding (Shamatha) Meditation - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 48:57

8d ago48:57

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This talk was given by Jogen Salzberg, Sensei on September 11, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Jogen discusses settling the mind with calm-abiding (shamatha) meditation. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Discussing the Practice of Lojong - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher 30:43

11d ago30:43

30:43

This talk was given by Kodo Conover on September 10, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR during the Tuesday evening program. In this talk Kodo finishes up a series of talks on the Tibetan practice of Lojong. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Women and Zen Practice - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher 34:39

13d ago34:39

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This talk was given by Kodo Conover during the Sunday evening program on September 8th, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Kodo discusses women zen practice. Is zen a liberating practice for women as well as men? ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Paths of Zen Practice - Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder 20:48

15d ago20:48

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This talk was given by ZCO Dharma Holder Shonin Ashton on September 5th, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Shonin discusses the path of zen practice, and specifically how leaders in ZCO sometimes looks at the path of practice in ZCO. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Episode 74 (S3E19) - Piccolo Jr Manga Review 55:01

15d ago55:01

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by jumping into comparing the Dragon Ball anime to the Dragon Ball manga. We continue discussing Piccolo Jr arc, and talk about Goku's character growth. In this episode: Jelli and Bekinney are almost back to their ship We recap the story a li…

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Young Adults in Dharma - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 40:49

20d ago40:49

40:49

This dharma talk was given by Jogen Salzberg, Sensei on September 4th, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Jogen discusses a meditation retreat he led for young adults in NY the week prior. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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The Qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva - Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi and Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher 44:52

21d ago44:52

44:52

This talk was given on September 15, 2024 during our Sunday Public Program at Great Vow Zen Monastery. This was the last talk of our 5 day 2024 Jizo Sesshin. During the talk Chozen, Roshi and Jomon discuss the qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva and then talk with the participants in the zendo about why they decided to attend the retreat. ★ Support this …

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The Story of Angulimala - Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder 30:41

25d ago30:41

30:41

This talk was given at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR during the Thursday evening program on August 15th, 2024. In this talk Shonin discusses a sutta in the buddhist pali cannon where the Buddha is interacting with the infamous Angulimala. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Zen Is Based Upon Reality - Hogen Bays, Roshi 29:28

28d ago29:28

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This talk took place at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland during the Sunday Evening Program. In this talk Hogen discusses zen practice and it's simple instruction to be with reality as it is. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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The Life of Maezumi, Roshi - Hogen Bays, Roshi 29:01

1M ago29:01

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This talk was given by Hogen, Roshi on Sunday August 25th, 2024 during the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple Sunday Evening Program. This talk is about our Dharma Ancestor Maezumi, Roshi and his relationship to ZCLA and other details of his life. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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There Are No "Things" - Gensho Welsh 22:01

1M ago22:01

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This talk took place during the Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple weekly Thursday evening sit. In this talk Gensho discusses how we turn the phenomena of our lives into things, instead of leaving them as alive processes. He also discusses how this relates to the things in our lives being not personal. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Episode 73 (S3E18) - Bansho Fan Filler 1:01:15

29d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 149, 150, 151, 152, and 153: "Dress in Flames," "The Fire-Eater," "Outrageous Octagon," "Mystery of the Dark World," and "The End, The Beginning." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about the fille…

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Surprised By Joy - James Ford, Roshi 36:10

1M ago36:10

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This talk was given by James Ford, Roshi during the Great Vow Sunday Public Program on September 1st, 2024. This is a reading from his new book The Intimate Way of Zen, and then a discussion afterwords. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Making a Commitment to Practice - Myoyu Voekel, Novice Priest 30:03

1M ago30:03

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This talk was given by Myoyu during the Sunday Program at Great Vow Zen Monastery on August 25, 2024. In this talk she discusses her practice at the monastery and commitment to returning to practice through all the waves we experience in a practice life. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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The Whole Earth is Medicine - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 52:09

1M ago52:09

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This is talk 5 of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Kisei discusses healing and wholeness in relation to nature. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Looking Deeper Into Nature - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher 37:50

1M ago37:50

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This talk was given on day 4 of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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The Chrysalis of Spiritual Practice - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 49:11

1M ago49:11

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This is talk 3 of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Kisei, Sensei uses the process of a monarch butterfly and its life cycle as a metaphor for the spiritual journey, and sesshin. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Falling in Love With The Earth - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher 39:33

2M ago39:33

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This is the 2nd talk of Grasses And Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Kodo talks about how we were raised and how it effects our relationship to the earth. She also discusses how we can come to love the earth. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Episode 72 (S3E17) - 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai Finals 53:30

1M ago53:30

53:30

Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 144, 145, 146, 147, and 148: "Super Kamehameha," "Junior No More," "Goku's Trap," "Goku Hangs On," and "The Victor." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about the ending of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budoka…

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Can You Be A Tree? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 40:10

2M ago40:10

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This is the first talk of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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What Is The Path Of Zen? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 50:22

2M ago50:22

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This talk was given by Kisei, Sensei on August 11, 2024 for the Great Vow Zen Monastery Sunday Public Program. In this talk she discusses a meeting of Zen Community of Oregon leaders, and the zen path in all the different ways it looks for each individual. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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A Restless Heart - Hogen Bays, Roshi 44:12

2M ago44:12

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This is a talk by Hogen, Roshi from Rohastsu Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery in 2017. The main theme in this talk is the restless heart and its role in our spiritual path. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Continuous Practice - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher 34:02

2M ago34:02

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This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on August 4th 2024, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses continuous practice in our everyday lives. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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What is Zen Practice about? - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 41:52

2M ago41:52

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This talk is by Jogen, Sensei from July Sesshin 202 at Great Vow Zen Monastery , talk 5. In this dharma talk Jogen discusses a bigger view of zen practice and specifically sesshin practice. What is all this practice really about? ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Our Inherent Freedom - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 43:41

2M ago43:41

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This is talk 4 of July Sesshin 2024 with Jogen, Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Jogen discusses opening the hand of thought, our own inherent freedom, and the ability of everyone to wake up. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Episode 71 (S3E16) - 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai Semifinals and Kami 46:32

2M ago46:32

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 140, 141, 142 and 143: "Goku Gains Speed," "The Four Faces of Tien," "Kami vs Piccolo," and "Battle for the Future." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about Kami, who he is, what his goals are, an…

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Working with The Inner Critic - Chozen & Hogen Bays, Roshi and Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 39:02

2M ago39:02

39:02

This talk was given at the end of our summer 2024 inner critic workshop at Great Vow Zen Monastery. Hogen Roshi, Chozen Roshi and Jogen Sensei sit together and discuss working with the inner critic in this unique style of talk. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Zen and Stillness - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

This talk is from July Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery, Day 3. In this talk Jogen discusses immersion in the flow of life, stillness, language and many other topics in this sesshin dharma talk. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Within There Is A Jewel - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

This talk was given during Kisei's Monday evening online sit with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR in July 2024. Within there is a Jewel: Emplacement and Your Dream for the World About a thousand years ago, a Zen teacher named Yunmen said to their community: Within heaven and earth, through space and time, there is a jewel, hidden inside …

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To Be Free With, Not Free From - Jogen Salzeberg, Sensei 49:24

2M ago49:24

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This talk is from July Sesshin 2024, day 2 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Jogen, Sensei discusses the goal of practice as being free with all of the painful habits of mind, rather than the attempt to be free from them. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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No One Said This Would Be Easy - Myoyu Voekel, Novice Priest 30:56

2M ago30:56

30:56

This is the first talk of the July 2024 Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Myoyu discusses our relationship to the weather as we practice, and many other topics including how our personal practice effects the lives of the people around us. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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The World Needs More Listeners - Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher 47:43

2M ago47:43

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This is a repost from 2022: Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher Sounds Sesshin 2022 Great Vow Zen Monastery 3/19/22By Zen Community of Oregon

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Episode 70 (S3E15) - 23rd Tenkaichi Budoaki Round of 8 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 136, 137 and 138 : "Tien Shinhan vs Mercenary Tao," "Anonymous Proposal," and "THe Mysterious Hero." ...and the Jelli realizes he wanted to do one more, so we also cover episode 139, "Rematch." We continue discussing…

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Diving Into Impermanence - Chozen Bays, Roshi 47:17

3M ago47:17

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Repost from 2023: Chozen Bays, Roshi Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 09/03/23 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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Engaged Buddhism, World Wound + Tonglen - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 41:13

3M ago41:13

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This talk is from Kisei's Monday night online sit through Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. This includes a dharma talk and then a guided Tonglen meditation toward the end. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon

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The Bodhisattva Vow and Collective Liberation - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 25:59

3M ago25:59

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This talk is from Kisei's Monday night online sit through Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in late June 2024. When we take thoughts or beliefs as ultimate truth—divisiveness, conflict or isolation often follow suit. Our thoughts are powerful. And we can actually use this insight to try on other ways of viewing our lives or reality. What happens when we t…

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The Infinite Facets of Our Lives - Hogen Bays, Roshi 34:44

3M ago34:44

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This talk is from the Great Vow Sunday Public Program on Sunday July 14th 2024. In this talk Hogen, Roshi discusses the different views one can take in looking at our lives. From a cursory look at our immediate experience things may seem concrete and unchanging, but when looked at closer, it is ever changing and when it arrives, it's already gone. …

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Chiyono's No Water, No Moon - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 35:24

3M ago35:24

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This talk is from Kisei's Monday evening online sit through Heart of Wisdom in late June 2024. With this and that I tried to keep the bucket together, and then the bottom fell out. Where the water does not collect, the moon does not dwell. --Chiyono How do we hold ourselves with our thoughts? How do we create identity with our beliefs about ourselv…

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A Zen of Thinking Pt. 2 - Undoing The Dehumanizing Function - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 28:16

3M ago28:16

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A continuation of our last episode with Jogen discussing his "Thinking Zen". Dharma talk given at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple during the Wednesday night sit. Topics in this podcast include: Juneteenth, slavery and how the dehumanization of racism is undergirded by our mind's false 'symbol' making. To what degree are we entangled in flat, mono-dimens…

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Episode 69 -Nice- (S3E14) 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai Begins 46:12

3M ago46:12

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Jelli and Bekinney continue breaking down Akira Toriyama's worldwide manga and anime phenomenon Dragon Ball by breaking down episodes 133, 134, and 135: "Changes," "Preliminary Peril," and "Battle of the Eight." We continue discussing the Piccolo Jr. Saga, and talk about consistency of character development In this episode: Bekinney is crawling aro…

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A Zen of Thinking Pt.1 - Imagining Intricacy - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei 28:26

3M ago28:26

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Jogen's talk during the Wednesday night sit at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. Topics touched on in this episode include: what to do about the frustrating shift from open-hearted, naked awareness to our encultured, dualistic way of thinking/being when we're off of our meditation cushions ? The mind likes to reduce things to a single cau…

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The Benefits of A Beginner's Mind - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher 38:51

3M ago38:51

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In this podcast Kodo discusses the benefits of functioning in our daily lives with a beginners mind. Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 07/09/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon