Best Pine Wind Zen Community Podcasts (2024)

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The Four Noble Truths — The First Turning of the Wheel (Donen) 1:06:18

1y ago1:06:18

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Historically it is said that after his elightenment experience, The Buddha's first discourse was defined as the First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. He offered the first teaching of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Noble Path to five fellow seekers, who at first denied him an audience...but after noticing something different in him, sat and…

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Vasubandhu's Yogacara - An Introduction to the "30 Verses" (Genjo) 46:46

1y ago46:46

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Vasubandhu was a 5th century Buddhist monk who, along with his brother Asanga formulated the teaching called Yogacara. It arose as means of finding balance between the two major paths of the Early Buddhist teachings and The Mahayana teachings. Vasubandhu and Asanga sought to bring harmony to the vast differences in these two practices, showing that…

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Mindful Eating; Where Compassion and Wisdom Meet (Emyo) 42:55

1y ago42:55

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Because food is life, it is of upmost importance that we receive it with deepest gratitude. When we eat, we consume life. There isn't a meal that is taken without the expense of another lifeforce — "the practice of eating is the essential truth of all Dharmas. At the very moment of eating, we merge with ultimate reality” — Dogen Zenji. When we eat …

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CLIP: You Have to Come in to Win (Community) 1:15

4y ago1:15

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CLIP: You Have to Come in to Win (Community) by Jizo-an Zen CommunityBy Jizo-an Zen Community

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Beyond the Valley of The Shadow of Death 1:43:34

4y ago1:43:34

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From Saturday, June 15th, 2019By Jizo-an Zen Community

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More Together Than Alone 1:23:54

5y ago1:23:54

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More Together Than Alone by Jizo-an Zen CommunityBy Jizo-an Zen Community

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A Passover and Easter Minute to Change the World 1:27:06

5y ago1:27:06

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A Passover and Easter Minute to Change the World by Jizo-an Zen CommunityBy Jizo-an Zen Community

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Getting Beyond Fear and The Illusion of Differences 1:39:09

5+ y ago1:39:09

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Getting Beyond Fear & The Illusion of Differences initiative arises directly from the Great Bodhisattva Vows: to alleviate the suffering of every human being; to put an end to all self-serving desires; to profoundly study and realize the Dharma; and to perfectly manifest this real truth in every aspect of our lives. Tonight we will examine how the …

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In times of trouble where do I find refuge? 1:46:11

5+ y ago1:46:11

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“And the simple fact that by being attentive, by learning to listen (or recovering the natural capacity to listen which cannot be learned any more than breathing), we can find ourself engulfed in such happiness that it cannot be explained: the happiness of being at one with everything in that hidden ground of Love for which there can be no explanat…

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Creating Clarity Through Morality & Mindfulness 1:23:59

5+ y ago1:23:59

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Creating Clarity Through Morality & Mindfulness by Jizo-an Zen CommunityBy Jizo-an Zen Community

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Spirituality, Religion, & Politics 1:44:17

6+ y ago1:44:17

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As Spiritual and Religious Americans how do we respond to increasing violence, and the current rise of injustice, discrimination, racism, anti-semitism and hatred we are witnessing in our Country and around the World today? What would the Buddha do? What would Jesus do? What does the Torah teach us to do? Join Seijaku Roshi, Rabbi Simon, and Deacon…

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The Truth About Being Spiritual 1:52:52

6+ y ago1:52:52

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The Truth will set you free, and the closer we get to our freedom, the more synonymous the effort and the reward. Spirituality or Training is about what Chogyam Trungpa called, "Cutting Through our Spiritual Materialism," both our cultural and social conditioning about being spiritual, ending our consumer oriented approach to being spiritual. Join …

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Sesshin Dharma Talk (Dedicated to Veterans) 10:48

6+ y ago10:48

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"I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity." - Dwight D. EisenhowerDedicated to the healing of Our Veterans Serving Around The World: A Day of Serene Meditation and Silence for The End of War in Our WorldCharacterized by silence and deep introspection, sesshin is recommend…

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The Heart of The Matter - Finding Our True-Self 1:40:21

7y ago1:40:21

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"Underneath all we are taught, there is a voice that calls to us beyond what is reasonable,and in listening to that flicker of spirit, we often find deep healing." Central to Authentic Spirituality (Zen) is the teaching that, "We are not who we think we are, or who we think we should be." Therefore the aim and objective of Zen is to "Awaken from a …

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Being Home - Being Awake 1:21:57

7y ago1:21:57

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Mindfulness and Meditation and washing the dishes, making the bed, doing the laundry go together. They always have gone together. How we hold the mundane speaks loudly about how we hold life. Sen Rikyu taught, "All can find peace in a bowl of tea." If you know how to make and drink a bowl of tea, if you know how to hold the tea bowl in your hands. …

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With All Victorious Mastery 1:54:32

7y ago1:54:32

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Life is always “urgent,” we are challenged everyday to meet demands on our time, responsibilities, and the unexpected; and whether we are aware or not, the truth of suffering or discontentment. What might support us to meet the challenge of everyday living? The Three Tenets are powerful skillful means for working with our emotions and meeting daily…

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The Donning of The Masks 1:38:07

7+ y ago1:38:07

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At the moment we fully appreciate the Power of Living Authentically, everything changes and nothing is ever the same again. Opportunities never available to us before become possible. The past, the present, and the future all at once is transformed. We will explore the impact of living as Shakespeare described it "The Life of an Actor" has on our p…

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Cultivating Self-Confidence 1:42:07

7+ y ago1:42:07

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Self-confidence is an essential ingredient in living an inspired and effective life. Cultivating confidence in yourself and about your life requires living in harmony with the real nature of life, clarifying what is really important and aligning your daily living activities and choices with what is important including the people, places, and activi…

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Communion 1:35:47

7+ y ago1:35:47

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Ultimately the goal of any authentic Spiritual Path especially The Path of a Spiritual Warrior is "Communion"; First with Mystery, call it God or Dharma, or Buddha, it is that which is larger than ourself; next with the Teachings (Dharma) manifested in myriad forms of energy that make the Universe what it is, and finally with Others (Community or S…

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What Next? Surviving and Thriving after 11.8.16 1:56:22

7+ y ago1:56:22

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"Even if the Sun were to rise in the West, the Bodhisattva knows One Way." For many Americans the Sun indeed rose in the West on Election Day and the reaction has left us with age old questions. Who are We? Who do we want to Be? Tonight we will explore The Way of the Bodhisattva - The Spiritual Warrior in the face of disappointment, grief, and impe…

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Living Courageously 1:44:47

8y ago1:44:47

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For so many of us fear can be crippling, stifling, getting in the way of our hopes and dreams, and yet it doesn't have to be that way! When we understand how the mind operates from moment to moment, especially when it is fearful, we can apply ancient wisdom, well-honed and proven to weaken the grip of fear - We can Be Courageous in the Face of Fear…

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Being Spiritual & Politically Engaged 1:45:17

8y ago1:45:17

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We are witnessing the most polarizing politics in modern American History. Should Bodhisattvas (Spiritual Warriors) become involved in the political arena as a method of helping everyone attain the requisites of a spiritual life? My answer to this question is "Yes." When we enter into the political discussion with Wisdom and Skillfulness, we are no…

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LOVE 1:47:28

8y ago1:47:28

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"Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of our lives alone, we find it with another." Love is a Force of Nature. It pervades the entire Universe. It runs through everyone and everything. Revealing and available right here, right now. Yet Loving oneself and others continues to be the single most difficult experience in people’s lives. …

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The Power of Compassion and Forgiveness 1:02:26

8+ y ago1:02:26

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In a Nation torn by so much polarization, violence, and so much inequality, how do we begin to heal and find the ground to come together. If we don't we can only expect more pain, more suffering. In the first 78 minutes we will watch the Award Winning Documentary "The Power of Forgiveness" followed by a group discussion and a Dharma teaching by Sei…

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"When Life Disappoints Us" Part 2 1:50:10

8+ y ago1:50:10

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Living Mindfully helps us develop awareness of those habitual reactions rooted both in our genetic make-up and our early childhood experiences (pain body), then we retrain our minds to "respond", rather than react habitually, more skilfully and with real compassion for ourselves. Seijaku Roshi will begin by summarizing the teachings in Part 1, and …

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"When Life Disappoints Us" Part 1 1:48:47

8+ y ago1:48:47

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"The road to the truth is paved with disappointments. When life disappoints we need not be "dis-appointed". The key is to stay the course. The truth which liberates us is never far away" Living Mindfully helps us develop awareness of those habitual reactions rooted both in our genetic make-up and our early childhood experiences, then retrain our mi…

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Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow 1:50:20

8+ y ago1:50:20

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The Present is full of Yesterday and is moment to moment Creating tomorrow. "According to our yesterdays so shall today unfold, according to our interaction with the unfolding of today, so shall our tomorrows manifest." - BuddhaThe Buddha encouraged personal investigation of the mind as an essential practice leading to the highest level of convicti…

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Independence? 1:21:10

8+ y ago1:21:10

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Is "Independence" an Illusion? What is the real meaning of "Freedom"? Do we have "Free Will"? What about my "Choices"? Is there such a thing as "Pre-destination" and "Free-Will"? The Buddha encouraged personal investigation of the mind as leading to the highest level of conviction and of wisdom. This includes recognizing delusion the root of all as…

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Creating a Virtuous Society - The Seven Heavenly Virtues 1:46:30

9y ago1:46:30

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"What is lacking is virtue. Virtue is a force-of-nature a conduit for change. A force always to be reconciled with sooner-or-later. The only thing that has ever brought about real change in our world is the virtuous. The only thing that has caused war, poverty, injustice, and discrimination, are the non-virtuous." - Seijaku RoshiThe Buddha characte…

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Being Present to Your Life 1:56:14

9y ago1:56:14

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As the seasons change so do we. Being Present to Life-Changes is Being Present to the Life-Force which renews, rejuvenates, and sustains all life forms. If it feels like life is passing you by - where are you? Being Present is an inherent quality we knew as children and begin to lose as our conditioning redirects us away from life and toward an ego…

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New Possibilities: ARE YOU REALLY READY for CHANGE? 1:42:09

9y ago1:42:09

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Imagine that there was nothing lacking in your life? That you had everything you needed and the world was filled with endless possibilities? Real change begins by taking our focus off the Kardashians and iPhones to take a look at what's going on inside. It calls for aiming the light inward. And, although our culture may consider sitting quietly wit…

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Basic Goodness - Falling in Love with Yourself 1:59:21

9y ago1:59:21

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What would your life look like if you were enough? If at this very moment you simply declared, "I am enough!" Most of us haven't a clue as to how much of life's opportunities are lost in the pursuit of more, better, and different. When we just give up the pursuit of persons, places, experiences, and things to fulfill us, and love ourselves right wh…

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Thoughts and Questions on Living the Zen Inspired Life 1:28:30

9y ago1:28:30

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As we approach a new training period at Pine Wind in Shamong NJ (Ango) in September, this evening Seijaku Roshi will talk about the meaning of Living a Zen Inspired Life, the life and offerings of a the Zen community, and the inclusive and diverse nature of Zen spirituality. Cantor Robert Esformes joins Seijaku Roshi in this talk.…

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Saturday Teisho (Dharma Talk) - May 2, 2015 51:56

9y ago51:56

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Roshi's Teisho held at a half-day sitting.By Jizo-an Zen Community

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The Principle of Identity - Part #3: Being 2:09:23

9y ago2:09:23

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"The Flower doesn't dream of the bee. It blossoms & the bee comes." Vision is the Mind of God - Buddha-Mind, that infinite moment right before, "Let there be Light." What you have forgotten is, "You are the Light!", and "BEING" is the lamp post. All the flower does is "be the flower", "it blossoms and the bee comes". We live in a culture obsessed w…

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The Principle of Identity - Part #2: Don't Wander Off 2:00:55

9+ y ago2:00:55

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So many things seem to demand our time and attention in any given day. However if we never give our fullest attention to our most Elementary Presence - Being Present to Here and Now with Intention, dissatisfaction only compounds. The Buddhist formula for "Happiness" includes "Right View and Right Intention", whenever we are being distracted we are …

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The Principle of Identity - Part #1 1:45:35

9+ y ago1:45:35

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The Principle of Identity is cause in the matter of one's life. It not only creates the energy and space for possibilities but literally defines what is possible. Having a clearly defined "personal mission" or "vision" for one's life and, being unconditionally true to your "vision" creates the ground for long term well-being and happiness. "My visi…

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What’s in Your Heart? The Four Immeasurables 1:57:51

9+ y ago1:57:51

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The definition of love in Buddhism is: wanting others to be happy. This love is unconditional and it requires a lot of courage and acceptance (including self-acceptance). There is no higher or greater purpose, or spiritual practice, than to "Love". 'Even offering three hundred bowls of food three times a day does not match the spiritual merit gaine…

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Precious Imperfections 1:45:35

9+ y ago1:45:35

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Compassion is not an ideal to strive for but rather the only ground for "human-being-ness". Until one gives up all ideas of "who you are suppose to be", and start loving who you really are, there are no possibilities for real happiness or well-being or for that matter, the world to ever change. Think of it! Love yourself as you really are - Change …

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The Happiness Code - "Tiss the Season to be Jolly..." 1:58:55

9+ y ago1:58:55

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Is there anything we can learn from the holiday season about "happiness and joy"? The pursuit of happiness from the Buddhist point-of-view involves craving or desiring something we believe will give us happiness, or the desire for something more, better, or different than what's so now. This is also what the Buddha defined as "the cause for sufferi…

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Peace is In The Details 2:05:32

9+ y ago2:05:32

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In the tradition of Zen training, meditation or Zazen is attention to details. We gather our attention and devote it with precision to body posture and breath, to the quality of our breath following each inhale and exhale, sitting upright to ensure that body-mind remains attentive to here and now. Cultivating precision in attending to details ultim…

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Sunyata - Form is Empty, Emptiness is Form 2:06:57

10y ago2:06:57

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Fundamental to Living a Zen-Inspired Life is realizing that, "Everything seen by the human eye is void, empty of any intrinsic value." Every experience is a function of the "meaning" we have given to any event, person, place, or thing. At anytime we can alter or change our experience no matter the circumstance or situation. When navigating through …

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Freedom from Choice 1:41:16

10y ago1:41:16

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On the way toward truly being "Free" all "choices" must cease to exist except one, the "choice to be free". What is freedom? "It is the moment by moment experience of not being run by one's own reactive mechanisms." What does it mean to live one's life "on purpose"? If you really want to have "more hours in a day" take a look of how much of the day…

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Creating Ease & Joy Through Mindfulness 1:54:16

10y ago1:54:16

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Learn Mindfulness techniques for creating "ease and joy" throughout the day and at those moments we may be experiencing stress or anxiety, and when we need it the most.By Jizo-an Zen Community

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Letting Life In (Zen Chat Jan 2013) 2:00:57

10y ago2:00:57

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Whenever we are closed to life as it is, all of it, we suffer and those we love and care about never really get to know us, or we them. Opening the Heart is the stuff of Authentic Spirituality and Living a Zen-Inspired Life, but it takes skillfulness and effort, courage and a commitment to loving oneself and life fully.…

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Happiness is a Way-of-Life! (Zen Chat Feb 2013) 1:41:31

10y ago1:41:31

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Living a Zen-Inspired Way-of-Life is the ground for Beyond Happiness and Real Transformation.Within our mind exists an extraordinary potential for inner peace and happiness. Through the simple practice of meditation, along with Buddha's time-tested advice for daily life, we can learn to access that potential. We can learn to let go of the agitated …

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Me, Myself, and I - Oh My! (Zen Chat June 2013) 1:52:42

10y ago1:52:42

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How does the concept "Me, Myself, and I" contribute to stress and suffering in our lives? How often has our position to defend and protect "I" and "My" opinions, beliefs, or expectations compound the suffering in our relationships at home and in the workplace? We will look at the difference between a "Healthy Sense of Self" and the illusion "Me, My…

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Love Without the Stuff (Zen Chat May 2013) 1:46:02

10y ago1:46:02

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Bringing Mindfulness to Our Relationships"Whatever we give our attention to increases, whatever we don't decreases." Living a Zen Inspired Life is bringing Mindfulness to our Relationships at home, at work, in the community, and our friendships. We will explore the Inner Core of Mindfulness in Relationships which is called - Love Without the Stuff.…

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Quiet Mind/Quiet Body - Managing Stress and Anxiety (Zen Chat March 2013) 1:47:37

10y ago1:47:37

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Aversion to anxiety is often accompanied by reactivity and actions that worsen how we feel. We suffer. Tonight’s presentation taught from the perspectives of Zen and Mindfulness meditation practices, is supported by the latest neuroscience and psychological research. Our focus will be on our direct experience. We will practice uncovering the natura…

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