Best Koan Podcasts (2024)

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Attention to Attention (Part 1) 45:57

5d ago45:57

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Attention is our most precious resource. Where our attention goes, our life goes. The cultivation of attention is at the center of Zen practice. This talk points out that this cultivation is extra challenging under the conditions of what social scientists and critics have come to call the ‘attention economy’ and ‘surveillance capitalism.’ We’re not…

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (6) 45:40

11d ago45:40

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We continue our study of master Keizan's Zazen-Yojinki, this time diving into the physicality of zazen and some useful techniques to keep ourselves awake and alert when sitting. Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: August 2024, monthly Zazenkai»By Treeleaf Zendo

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Jonny Whitlam 2:39:16

14d ago2:39:16

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Episode 18! This was a fun one. Jonny Whitlam is a Berlin tour guide and very active on social media as well. Make sure to check out his Instagram/TikTok @whitlamsberlintours and his website: www.whitlam-berlin-tours.com. He also co-hosts a podcast with Pip Roper called History Flakes-The Berlin History Podcast. I talk a lot of shit especially abou…

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What Would A Buddha Do? 46:01

21d ago46:01

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This talk is about habit change from a Buddhist perspective. In one sense, it is a preview of BZC‘s upcoming Practice Course “Transforming Habits” (Oct 4-Nov 9, 2024). However, it also stands on its own. It explores what happens when we bring the question “What would a Buddha do?” to every moment in which we feel a misalignment between our habituat…

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Filo Sophie King: Awakening to the Unspeakable

23d ago

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Filo Sophie King is one of many unpretentious, extraordinary people doing their part as friends along the path to spiritual awakening. What you think of as nothing is in truth, everything. Remember it is all only a dream. Realize that what you want is not up to you, and will never be achieved by you, … Continue reading "Filo Sophie King: Awakening …

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On Community (Part 2) 46:13

1M ago46:13

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This talk continues the exploration of how to discover and develop a sense of community. It differentiates between intimacy as undividedness with all beings (the spiritual dimension of community) and intimacy as closeness (the conventional longing for being known and understood by others in our physicality, feelings, and thoughts). Regarding this l…

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (5) 34:29

1M ago34:29

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We continue with the fifth instalment of this series of talks based on master Keizan's 'Zazen-Yojinki'. In this episode, we are looking at what zazen is by understanding what zazen isn't. Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: July Monthly Zazenkai»By Treeleaf Zendo

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Pause for the Pause 39:58

2M ago39:58

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This talk was given as part of a Weekend Sitting at the Boulder Zen Center. It highlights the distinction between the contents of mind and the field of mind and its importance for practice. Dogen encouraged his students "to be continuously intimate with the field of mind." The talk presents two attentional practices to discover and establish onesel…

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Geoff Loff 3:36:38

2M ago3:36:38

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Episode 17! Today I sat down with conductor and pianist Geoff Loff. We shared some funny stories, some laughs, and a few beers. He was a super fun guest! Make sure to follow his career at the Komische Oper Berlin, his Instagram, and his website: http://www.geoffloff.com Take care everybody and hope you enjoy! Support the Show.…

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Zen and Focusing as Personal Practice, an interview with Dr. Greg Madison 1:28:50

2M ago1:28:50

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This is a special conversational episode. Christian (Zenki Roshi) is interviewed by Dr. Greg Madison, a British psychologist and psychotherapist. More than usual, Christian connects the concepts and practices he teaches with his own biographical journey. In the beginning, the conversation centers around Christian's encounter of and interest in Gene…

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Ep#875 - BOSSMACK Gets Into An Argument About RELIGION, Extra Game And More 2:36:13

2M ago2:36:13

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Is Your Business Model Still Working? (for the creatives + business owners) 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Ep#874 - Chapter 38 Wine, Wine Tasting Game, Leimert Park Juneteenth And More 2:20:08

2M ago2:20:08

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Ep#873 - GAME TIME 2:03:00

2M ago2:03:00

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Ep#872 - The GAME Is In YOU Not On YOU, Boosie, YK Osiris, Sukihana And More 1:52:17

2M ago1:52:17

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Ep#870 - Don't Be A SUCKA For LOVE. Zion Williams, Azealia Banks And More 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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Ep#869 - MAJOR GAME, Gunna, Boosie, Lil Baby, RIP Big WY, Kendrick And More 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

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Ep#868 - How To Live LIFE Using GAME, Travis Rudolph, Boosie, K - Dot And More 1:41:49

2M ago1:41:49

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Ep#867 - Be MINDFUL Of Your Suckaism, Janis Joplin, Yung Miami, Target & More 1:22:59

2M ago1:22:59

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Ep#866 - TOO MUCH GAME, Maintaining Confidence, Crip Mac, Lil Durk And More 1:57:30

2M ago1:57:30

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Ep#865 - REJOICE WHEN YOUR B*TCH LEAVES YOU, Crip Mac, Zen Koans, Blueface & Advanced Game 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (4) 41:55

2M ago41:55

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This week, Master Keizan tells us what Zazen is, and is not (and also to have clean feet). Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: June 2024, Monthly Zazenkai »By Treeleaf Zendo

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On Community (Part 1) 53:38

3M ago53:38

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This talk explores the experience of loneliness and the practice and views we might want to adopt to foster a sense of community: (1) share space instead of expecting to share beliefs or interests, (2) prioritize doing things together over talking, (3) practice mutual embodiment (notice how we interaffect each other in our sensations and movements)…

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Ep#864 - MARI RUGER, Ja Morant, Crashing Planes For Views, Wack 100 And Etc 2:11:10

3M ago2:11:10

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Ep#863 - BOSSMACK B-DAY LIVE, Milwaukee's Finest, The Lakers & Side B*tches 2:39:19

3M ago2:39:19

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Ep#862 - GAME Is Better Than GOLD 1:18:30

3M ago1:18:30

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Ep#861 - Sharon Stone Milwaukee's Finest, Kia Boys, Boosie, Life And More 1:45:34

3M ago1:45:34

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EP#860 - ASH BASH THA RAPPER RETURNS 1:38:26

3M ago1:38:26

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EP#859 - TF 2:29:11

3M ago2:29:11

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EP#858 - POCAAH, Nymphomania, Surviving 4 Shots, Fcking Trick Nggas & More 2:00:50

3M ago2:00:50

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Federico Faggin: the Physics of Consciousness

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Most recently, Federico Faggin founded the “Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation” to support the scientific study of consciousness. But his path to the study of consciousness was preceded by his contributions to some of the key technologies in the computing world. In 1968, Dr. Faggin moved to Palo Alto, California, to work at Fairchild Semiconducto…

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Effortless Effort: Republished from 2022 41:28

3M ago41:28

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This episode was first published in February 2022. We are republishing this episode because in it, Zenki Roshi addresses the most common questions asked by beginners and the issue of discomfort sometimes experienced by practitioners of all levels during zazen. What exactly are we doing in zazen meditation? What kind of effort is necessary? This tal…

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (3) 43:56

3M ago43:56

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This week, Master Keizan offers practical advice, relevant even today, although some bits maybe more suited to the 13th Century, on one's life surrounding Zazen Practice. Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: Treeleaf Sangha's May Monthly Zazenkai »By Treeleaf Zendo

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What's Love Got to Do With It? (Sesshin Day 1) 48:20

4M ago48:20

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This talk is the first of seven Sesshin talks. (A Sesshin is a 7-day Zen meditation intensive.) It starts with the question, 'What does it mean to love?' The word 'love' carries all kind of baggage. So much so that in American Zen it doesn't seem to have a whole lot of currency. Yet, we're all longing for the spiritual dimension of love. This wide-…

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On Formal and Daily Practice 45:35

4M ago45:35

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This talk was given as part of the closing ceremony of the 3-month Everyday Zen Practice Period. At the end of retreats and periods of intensified practice, many practitioners wonder how they can carry the renewed and invigorated sense of practice into their everyday lives. The answer is simple but not easy to implement: continue to stay fully pres…

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Mane Galoyan 1:56:42

4M ago1:56:42

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Episode 16! Hi friends! I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the great young professionals in the opera world: soprano, Mane Galoyan. In this podcast she shares her origin story as well as advice for young singers. Be sure to check out the schedule page on her website and enjoy our chat! Be kind everyone! https://www.manegaloyan.com/ Supp…

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Wisdom for money riddles, koans, and super-tough nuts to crack. 39:17

4M ago39:17

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Wisdom for money riddles, koans, and super-tough nuts to crack. by Bari TesslerBy Bari Tessler

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's Zazen-Yojinki (2) 44:30

4M ago44:30

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We continue our series on Master Keizan's 'Zazen-Yōjinki'or 'Notes to Keep in Heart for Zazen' Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: HERE»By Treeleaf Zendo

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Genjo Koan (Part 9): Buddha-Nature in Action 1:01:20

4M ago1:01:20

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This talk concludes the line-by-line commentary on the Genjo Koan. Dogen has given us a clear (and maybe disappointing) vision of practice. We are never done with our practice. It's not like we are practicing in order to reach enlightenment, and once we have realized it, we're good. Instead, we are challenged to express enlightenment through our pr…

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Reflections on the Spiritual Path – new book

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Message in a Bottle: Reflections on the Spiritual Path is a new book from the TAT Foundation Press. Rather than another book by a spiritual teacher, this book takes the approach of asking spiritual seekers, those still on the path to “finding,” to share their stories and wisdom. Interestingly, each contributor to this volume also … Continue reading…

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Genjo Koan (Part 8): Life Is a Bird, Life Is a Fish 56:40

5M ago56:40

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This talk is the eighth in the series on Dogen's Genjo Koan. Dogen views realization not as an experience of oneness or a discovery of the ground of being but as an endless and groundless path of engaging the mystery and challenge of the present moment. In comparing our human life on this earth to the life of a bird in the sky and a fish in the oce…

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Genjo Koan (Part 2): Flowers Fall, Weeds Spread 58:19

5M ago58:19

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This talk is the second in the series on Dogen's Genjo Koan. It is a close reading of the first four sentences. First, it provides an understanding of dharmas as momentary experiential units. Then it discusses Dogen's seemingly contradictory presentation of the dharma (the teaching of liberation) in light of the classic path of awakening, the teach…

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's Zazen-Yojinki (1) 45:38

5M ago45:38

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Master Keizan, considered with Master Dogen one of the two "Founders" of Soto Zen in Japan, lived from 1264 to 1325. His essay “Zazen-Yōjinki” might be considered an expansion and further exploration of Dogen's explanation of Zazen, the 'Fukanzazengi'. The advice is often very practical, covering such topics as how to sit, breathe, what to wear, ea…

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Genjo Koan (Part 1): To Complete That Which Appears 46:07

6M ago46:07

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This talk kicks off a lecture series on Dogen's most celebrated writing, the Genjo Koan. It explores the meaning of the title phrase, which informs the entire text. GEN means to appear, JO means to complete. KO can be understood as the universal, while AN points to what is particular and unique. So GENJO KOAN means: to complete what appears as simu…

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Not Far from Buddhahood 2:39

6M ago2:39

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