Best Bodhisattva Road Podcasts (2024)

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Fusatsu: At-One-With 38:56

2d ago38:56

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Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei - ZCNYC - 9/22/24 - Fusatsu is a renewal of vows ceremony, translated as continuous good practice or to stop unwholesome action (karma). It is a ceremony that aligns us with the path of Buddha. It is a rededication to live in accord with our own undefiled, unperturbed original nature. In practice we need to be able to reco…

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Suffering to Enlightenment: Controlled Fusion of the Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Nisabho 51:23

6d ago51:23

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about orienting ourselves towards experience using the Four Noble Truths, relying on their framework to transmute suffering into Enlightenment, as fusion transforms matter into light.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Arahant or Bodhisattva? Dispelling the Dichotomy of Mahāyāna Critique | Ajahn Nisabho 39:30

6d ago39:30

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks to the Mahāyāna critique of the Theravāda arahant ideal as selfish, questioning the dichotomy and pointing back to present-moment awareness of what good practice entails for each of us.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Fusatsu: The Inner Workings of Causation 34:58

7d ago34:58

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 9/27/24 - What we need to understand about karma is basically that the web of causation is vast and far beyond our conscious comprehension. By taking responsibility for our thoughts, words and actions, we are setting the course for wholesome actions. This is the heart of moral and ethical teachings, and the nat…

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Having Power on the Road 45:39

9d ago45:39

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Ron Hogen Green, Sensei - ZMM - 09/26/2024 - What is it to be empowered on the path? What is your potential? Realizing our true nature, personally, requires trust, an intuitive trust that must be developed over time. In this exploration of dharma practice, Hogen Sensei brings forward the virtues of selflessness and compassion that can empower us on…

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What Would Buddha Should? | Ajahn Kovilo 44:01

9d ago44:01

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In this talk, Ajahn Kovilo discusses:1) the Four Noble Truths2) the 'Four Noble Shoulds'/'Four Noble Moves', and3) the 'Four Noble Proofs'as taught in the Buddha's first Discourse the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Faith, Mindfulness and Aspiration 45:26

10d ago45:26

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 9/25/24 - Early teachings of Shantideva speak of mindfulness and related teachings of Asaṅga emphasize faith as a basis or foundation of practice. Shugen Roshi explains how this faith and mindfulness can lead to conviction and confidence in our capacity, and the energy of mindfulness can deepen our aspiration a…

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Opening to Darkness 39:20

13d ago39:20

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Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, Osho - 9/22/24 - Zenju Osho visited the Monastery for two weeks of teaching and concluded her second retreat, "Opening to Darkness," with this offering of the Sunday Dharma talk. To learn more about Zenju Osho's writings, poetry and teachings, visit www.zenju.orgBy Zen Mountain Monastery

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An Extraordinary Affair 45:39

15d ago45:39

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - 9/15/24 - There is a difference between the isolated feeling of loneliness and the calm presence of solitude, and it’s important to nourish in ourselves the stability of letting things be as they are, full and alive. At the same time we have to understand how to genuinely be present with others, with things just as t…

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Finding the Dhamma in Hermann Hesse | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho 46:27

16d ago46:27

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho discuss the the Nobel Prize winning author Hermann Hesse and his influential books Siddhartha, Narcissus and Goldmund, and others.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Seeing For Yourself 46:15

16d ago46:15

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 9/8/24 - Live words in Zen practice are at the center of koan practice, emerging from deep inquiry but not bound by the conceptual, thinking mind. No matter what your practice—breath, “just sitting” or koans—using meticulous effort in your practice develops the concentration necessary for deep realization. Let …

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Taming Demons, Feeding Shades: Confronting Evil in Buddhism | Ajahn Nisabho 45:10

17d ago45:10

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes the concept of the demonic and evil in Buddhist thought, along with cosmological depictions of these mindstates and how we can interact with them.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Talk By Jisei “Kisa Gotami and The Mustard Seed” 24:00

20d ago24:00

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Podcast audio: The post Talk By Jisei “Kisa Gotami and The Mustard Seed” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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The Bodhisattva’s Practice 41:48

22d ago41:48

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - 8/31/24 - From the Book of Serenity, Case 99 - Yunmen's "Bowl and Bucket" - Striving to realize our true nature, without tying ourselves into knots of grasping, are skills we have to practice. Being able to investigate where we stick to our habits and confusion is to help us develop concentration. As Shugen Roshi say…

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The Unborn & the Experience of Zero | Joseph Goldstein Q&A 1:14:04

23d ago1:14:04

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In this interview, Joseph Goldstein speaks about his teacher, Munindra-ji, his encounters with the famous meditator, Dipa Ma, "the experience of zero", moments of awakening, how to integrate deep Dhamma practice into a lay life, the shared insight unifying Buddhist traditions, and more!By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Avijjā’s Algorithm: Dependent Origination & the Circumference of Suffering | Ajahn Nisabho 43:05

24d ago43:05

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes the 12 links of Dependent Origination, or Paṭiccasamuppāda, the Buddha's model for how avijjā, or ignorance, leads to suffering. By understanding the model clearly, we can step outside of it.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Infinite Space, Infinite Mind: The Gradual Descent Into Emptiness | Francisco Gable & Rachel Lewis 44:59

28d ago44:59

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Francisco Gable and Rachel Lewis about the practices of compassion and emptiness, especially as taught by Bhante Analayo.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Talk by Jiryu “Are You Prepared To Save A Life?” 33:05

1M ago33:05

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Podcast audio: The post Talk by Jiryu “Are You Prepared To Save A Life?” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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“The Bodhisattva Path and The Paramitas” – Fall 2024 Ango Opening Talk at ZMM 42:19

1M ago42:19

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - 9/1/24 - Shugen Roshi introduces the theme of the Ango: "Going Straight on an Ever-Twisting Path: The Bodhisattva Path and The Paramitas."By Zen Mountain Monastery

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Heavy Metta 2.0: Non-Judgement Day | Ajahn Kovilo 44:59

1M ago44:59

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In this session, we discuss the "suffusion with the divine abidings" instructions:"I will abide pervading one quarter with a mind imbued with loving-kindness, likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the fourth, so above and below, around and everywhere, and to all as to myself. I will abide pervading the all-encompassing world with a mind…

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Dancing with the Dead: A Translator’s Road to Heaven | Red Pine (Bill Porter) Q&A 47:02

1M ago47:02

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview author, translator, and teacher Bill Porter, aka Red Pine, about the art and practice of translation and encountering living and deceased hermits in mountains and texts.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Sage Against the Machine: Asubha & Kicking the Craving Complex | Ajahn Nisabho 44:31

1M ago44:31

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes the core Buddhist practice of body contemplation, including reflection on the 32 parts, charnel ground contemplation, and contemplation of the elements.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Not Dueling Non-Dualism – No Self, No Problem | Anam Thubten Q&A 52:30

1M ago52:30

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview influential Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten, touching on such subjects as Dzogchen, Rigpa, "pointing out instructions", and their possible Theravada correlates.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Wrong, Wrong 44:43

1M ago44:43

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 8/25/24 - From The Blue Cliff Record, Case 98 - T'ien P'ing's Travels on Foot - Cause and effect are fundamental teachings of the Dharma: the dependent arising of all phenomena, and the karma of cause and effect. So how can the practice of seeing our minds as they function—creating realities by grasping at what…

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Gratitude & the Gateways to Goodness | Ajahn Nyāṇiko 56:39

2M ago56:39

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In this talk, Ajahn Nyaniko speaks about gratitude as a gateway to the wholesome, muditā as rejoicing, and other paths to goodness.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Pivoting On Suffering 30:28

2M ago30:28

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Prabu Gikon Vasan, Senior Lay Practitioner - 8/18/24 - The Buddha’s early teachings often focus on the nature of suffering to help us become aware of the ways that this state is created by our thoughts, words and actions. With a deeper understanding of how this process repeats itself, as senior lay student Gikon says, we can pivot, making real chan…

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Talk by Soten “Bodhisattvas in the Brothels” 23:40

2M ago23:40

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Podcast audio: The post Talk by Soten “Bodhisattvas in the Brothels” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Parenting as Practice, “No-Dāna-Talk” Dhamma, & Samādhi for Stream Entry | Gil Fronsdal Q&A 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Gil Fronsdal about "Naturalistic Buddhism", the experience of jhāna, Stream Entry, Insight Meditation Center's reliance on dāna, parenting, and other topics. Gil is the founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California and the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz,…

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1000 Miles of Prostrations, 23 Years of Study, & Earning the Geshema Degree | Geshe Delek Wangmo Q&A 50:33

2M ago50:33

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In this interview, Geshe Delek Wangmo, visiting Sravasti Abbey, speaks about becoming a nun at fifteen, undertaking a 1000-mile prostration pilgrimage, helping build Dolma Ling Nunnery in Dharamsala, and studying for over twenty years to become one of the first women to ever earn the title of "Geshe".…

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Moral Kombat: Special Champion Edition | Ajahn Kovilo 52:54

2M ago52:54

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo shares reflections on how our practice of the five precepts can support our practice of abandoning the five hindrances, drawing out resonances between:1) ill-will and killing;2) restlessness and stealing;3) sensual-desire and sexual misconduct;4) dullness and lying;5) doubt and intoxication.…

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Guarding Introspection 51:45

2M ago51:45

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 8/11/24 - Habits of mind, which in the beginning of practice seem untameable, can be grounded through awareness, and that’s just the start of learning to be at ease with the mind. We come to appreciate our own ability to settle and to realize our capacity to experience the inherent steadiness of mind. With help…

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Befriending the Body and the Locks of Grief | Ayya Ānandabodhi Q&A 45:17

2M ago45:17

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In this interview, Ayya Ānandabodhi speaks about her path to robes, coming into relationship with the body, dealing with grief, "upekkhā" as "a birds-eye view", and more!By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Your Mind is At Rest 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 8/4/24 - From Master Wu-men's Gateless Gate, Case 41 - Your Mind is At Rest - Shugen Roshi brings the teachings of Bodhidharma to life in this talk on zazen practice as a kind of inquiry that is free of concepts, ideas and analysis, and is rather a direct experience of one’s awakened mind—your mind at rest—whic…

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Elements: Body, Knowing, Nibbāna | Ajahn Suchart 59:08

2M ago59:08

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In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Tan Ajahn Suchart Abhijāto focusing on the first foundation of mindfulness - kāyānupassanā. Topics touched upon include mindfulness of the bodily postures, bodily activities, the 32 parts of the body, element meditation, the knowing element, the perception of light, Awakening, shifting fou…

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Great Vehicle Driver’s Ed.: Monastic Training Tibetan Style | Thubten Chodron Q&A 1:21:24

2M ago1:21:24

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In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, and Ayyā Ahiṃsā interview Venerable Thubten Chodron, abbess of Sravasti Abbey in Washington State, about her decades of experience training monastics.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Talk by JiSei: Voice of Wisdom Sesshin – Day 4 23:05

2M ago23:05

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=J3LoY2U-FYU%3Fsi%3D6s6omc4UhgvuWO4U Podcast Audio: The post Talk by JiSei: Voice of Wisdom Sesshin – Day 4 first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Talk by Gessho: Voice of Wisdom Sesshin – Day 3 24:45

2M ago24:45

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=v5BNzj0YvuU%3Fsi%3D0dOM-bG6VZrNZh1D Podcast Audio: The post Talk by Gessho: Voice of Wisdom Sesshin – Day 3 first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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S.M.A.R.T. Determinations – Wise Troops Ladle Peas | Ajahn Kovilo 52:31

2M ago52:31

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In celebration of the annual three-month Rains Retreat, Ajahn Kovilo challenges listeners to come up with specific determinations in the realms of:- Giving (dāna): How will bring giving more into your life?- Morality (sīla): How will you make virtue more a part of your life?- Meditation (bhāvana): How will you add more mental cultivation to your li…

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Tokudo: Monastic Ordination for Sekku Harrison 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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Jody Hojin Kimmel, Sensei - 7/28/24 - In this morning ceremony, Hojin Sensei offers teachings on the Monastic Vows and the Moral & Ethical Precepts of Zen Buddhism, on the occasion of the full Monastic ordination of Simon Daiō Sekku Harrison, one of Hojin Sensei’s long-time students.By Zen Mountain Monastery

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The Natural State of Mind 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 7/27/24 - From the Book of Serenity, Case 5 - Qingyuan and the Price of Rice - As we seek to understand the Buddha’s teachings on release from suffering, the explanations and descriptions of the Path are what we tend to seek. But when we actually sit down in zazen and experience our minds, without relying on ex…

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Kabbalah, Meditative Prayer, & Jewish Vinaya | Andrew Berns Q&A 50:10

2M ago50:10

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In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with Andrew Berns, a professor at the University of South Carolina, about his research into Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, and ancient traditions of magic, and their convergence with elements of Buddhist thought.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Nothing Outside 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Danica Shoan Ankele, Osho - 7/26/24 - Delving into a 13th century Indian mystic’s poem on the experience of the divine, and the Lankavatara Sutra, a foundational sutra of the early Zen path, Shoan Osho explores our direct experience within the practice of mind, and the realization of no separation from all beings on the path of peace.…

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Truth or Dare w. Tommy Daley 1:08:41

2M ago1:08:41

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Send us a text Join Basile and Black Shag's Tommy Daley for his first ever podcast! Discover Tommy's inspiring journey from glam rocker and record intern to Nashville entrepreneur and leader in vintage fashion. Listen as he shares tales from the '90s Sunset Strip music scene, the famed Melrose Avenue, his rise at the iconic Capitol Records and the …

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Seeking Nothing 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Bear Gokan Bonebakker, Senior Monastic and Dharma Holder - ZMM - 7/25/24 - Gokan explores the third of the All Inclusive Practices of Bodhidharma’s Two Entrances: seeking nothing. - Our longings and yearnings are are what motivates us ordinarily, and we come to practice because of dissatisfaction with samsara. Our human habit is to seek pleasure, c…

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Allowing Death to Teach Us How To Live 51:44

3M ago51:44

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Rev. Trudi Jinpu Hirsch-Abramson - ZMM - 7/21/24 - Rev. Jinpu offers her engaging stories about the practice of grief, aging, dying and living in the now. An ordained Buddhist priest and chaplain, Jinpu has over twenty-five years of experience in practicing and teaching others to care for and celebrate all of life.…

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The Buddha’s Cookbook: Recipes for Rapture | Ajahn Nisabho 46:35

3M ago46:35

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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about meditation as the playful exploration of techniques in combination, using the analogy of cooking found in the suttas.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Christian Meditation, Angels, & the Way of the Pilgrim | Father Scott Q&A 46:35

3M ago46:35

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Father Scott, a Trappist monk at Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey in Carlton, Oregon. For more information, visit https://trappistabbey.org/By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Dharma talk by Mukei, “How Are the Teachings Helping You These Days?” 12:06

3M ago12:06

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Podcast Audio The post Dharma talk by Mukei, “How Are the Teachings Helping You These Days?” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Interdependent Emptiness | Yangten Rinpoche Q&A 51:40

3M ago51:40

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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Venerable Yangten Rinpoche, touching on such topics as the experience and value of monastic life, prayer and karma, emptiness and interdependence, bodhicitta, and other topics.By www.clearmountainmonastery.org

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Watch Your Mind 40:15

3M ago40:15

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Danica Shoan Ankele, Osho - ZMM - 7/14/24 - Noticing when we’ve put ourselves in a box, made up of our ideas or habits, is the genuine key to transformation and freedom. Drawing on early teachings of Zen Buddhism, Shoan Osho brings us home to our true power, to create and release our hindrances, through non-grasping.…

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