Best Plum Village Podcasts (2024)

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Being with Painful Feelings (Episode #73) 1:29:17

1h ago1:29:17

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Welcome to episode 73 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. Nobody escapes pain, but, for most people, knowing how to handle it …

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Ryan Lee Wong: Meeting the Mentor 12:48

2h ago12:48

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Guest Ryan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. Some of Ryan's publications include: Which Side Are You On, his novel published in 2023. Every Past Life All At Once, a …

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Ryan Lee Wong: Zen Practice As Community Building 43:43

10d ago43:43

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Guest Ryan Lee Wong is author of the novel Which Side Are You On, a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. He lived for two years at Ancestral Heart Temple and is the Administrative Director of Brooklyn Zen Center. Some of Ryan's publications include: Which Side Are You On, his novel published in 2023. Every Past Life All At Once, a …

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Finding a Spiritual Path (Episode #72) 1:20:43

19d ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Welcome to episode 72 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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Archive: What if Trump wins again? The role of Compassion in politics l With Bryan Welch 39:54

28d ago39:54

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In this episode, originally recorded during the 2020 elections, Inner Green Deal co-founder Jeroen Janss spoke to Bryan Welch, leading publisher on sustainability, former CEO of mindful.org and committed rancher from Kansas. He asked Bryan how he felt about the prospect of a second-term Donald Trump presidency and what a contested election means fo…

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"Compassionate Touch Meditation" with Sharon Suh 5:30

1M ago5:30

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Enjoy this short guided meditation from Sharon Suh, called, "Compassionate Touch Meditation." Guest: SHARON SUH is professor of Buddhism at Seattle University and author of Being Buddhist in a Christian World: Gender and Community (2004); Silver Screen Buddha: Buddhism in Asian and Western Film (2015); and Occupy This Body: A Buddhist Memoir (2019)…

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Ancient Path for Modern Times: Feeling Safe (Episode #71) 1:23:35

1M ago1:23:35

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Welcome to episode 71 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. We’re delighted to share this special two-part installment with you,…

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"Silence is Not the Way" with Professor Sharon Suh 44:29

1M ago44:29

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A layered and engaging discussion with Prof. Sharon Suh on what "Asian American Buddhism can be defined as; including the refusal to be silenced. Guest: SHARON SUH is professor of Buddhism at Seattle University and author of Being Buddhist in a Christian World: Gender and Community (2004); Silver Screen Buddha: Buddhism in Asian and Western Film (2…

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Ancient Path for Modern Times: Active Nonviolence (Episode #70) 1:37:54

2M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

Welcome to episode 70 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. We’re delighted to be able to share with you this special two-part i…

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Becoming resilient l with Chris Tamdjidi | S4E6 34:36

2M ago34:36

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Despite the importance of resilience, many myths continue to exist. In this episode we take a deeper dive and explore the nature of resilience and how to cultivate it collectively. Our guest is Chris Tamdjidi, co-author of The Resilient Culture and co-founder of Awaris, a global consulting and training company. Tamsin Walker spoke to Chris about wh…

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What Happens When We Don't Get What We Want? with JP deGuzman 8:41

2M ago8:41

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Enjoy this short dharma talk from Reverend Jean Paul Contreras deGuzman. GUEST REV. DR. JP DEGUZMAN (he/him) is minister’s assistant at the 103-year-old San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple and received tokudo ordination at Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto, Japan in 2023. He teaches history and Ethnic Studies at Windward School and UCLA where he e…

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Post-elections pause and an invitation to reach out and listen. 4:38

2M ago4:38

4:38

In this very short episode following the European elections, we offer a pause to reflect on the divisions revealed by the elections and invite you to join us for a short exercise. While the knee-jerk reaction might be to seek distance from 'the other side', could that ultimately lead to deeper polarisation? In this special episode, we introduce a b…

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O'kagesama-de (All thanks are due to you...) with Reverend Jean Paul Contreras deGuzman 48:25

3M ago48:25

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Rev. Dr. Jean-Paul Contreras deGuzman talks about how he came to Jodo Shinshu Pureland Buddhist practice coming from a Catholic family and after moving forward from a traditional path as an academic. He and Dana Takagi have an enlivened discussion about the importance and power of cultural gatherings like Mochi-tsuki for sangha and the wider commun…

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The power of citizens I with Jon Alexander | S4E5 32:52

3M ago32:52

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We only need to walk down a street, open a browser or turn on the TV to understand that we are being addressed as consumers. But what if behind that narrative, there were another waiting to step into the limelight and reshape the communities and countries in which we live? Jon Alexander, author or Citizens, Why the Key to Fixing Everything Is All o…

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Meditating on the Dharma Joy and Disquiet of Asian American and Identity 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Dana provides us with some reflections and meditations on this season of ODA so far, inspired by some of the discussion around Asian joy in the last episode with Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit. She talks about Asian American versus Asian Diaspora being claimed by some of our conversation partners on the podcast. Dana also talks about a colleag…

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Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly Co-Associate Editors Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit 46:41

3M ago46:41

46:41

In this rich and joyful conversation, Rev. Liên and Rev. Dana talk with Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit, the co-founders and co-associate editors of Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly at Lion's Roar. Bodhi Leaves is the first published series of its kind, highlighting and focusing on the experiences and perspectives of Asian Amer…

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Happy Farmers Change the World (Episode #69) 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Welcome to episode 69 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. With Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu away, leadership coach/journ…

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Rev. Liên's 2024 May We Gather Dharma Message: Stewarding the Net of Indra 9:16

3M ago9:16

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This is the audio of a recording of Rev. Liên's dharma message at May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Buddhists, in Antioch, California. You can also watch the video here. Find out more about May We Gather. Listen to Rev's interview with the co-organizers, Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han and Duncan Ryūken Williams. Also ch…

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On Our Entangled Life: Merlin Sheldrake 54:52

3M ago54:52

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Season 3 of Who Cares Wins offers a triptych of episodes that all explore how our inner landscapes shape our outer landscapes. For this third episode, Lily spoke with Merlin Sheldrake about how the leading edge of science asks us to shake up our perspectives on reality and our place and possibilities within it. They also discuss different species' …

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Summary of May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors 12:16

3M ago12:16

12:16

This is the audio of a video of a summary of the events at May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors, Co-Coordinated by Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han, & Duncan Ryūken Williams. Here is a list of the voices, chants, & Dharma Messages you'll hear: (Time-stamps are from the actual YouTube VIDEO Summary): · 0:26- 0:56 O-…

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Meditation: Thich Nhat Hanh - Free Yourself 4:43

4M ago4:43

4:43

Following on from our conversation and meditations from Plum Village, we now share a meditation led by Thich Nhat Hanh. Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, poet and teacher, who founded Plum Village, and is often known as the "father of mindfulness." More free meditations like this one can be found via the Plum Village a…

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Showing Up at Work (Episode #68) 1:27:05

3M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

Welcome to episode 68 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership c…

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Reflections with the 2024 May We Gather Co-Organizers: Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han and Duncan Ryūken Williams 47:33

3M ago47:33

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Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han, and Duncan Ryūken Williams are the co-organizers of May We Gather, a collaborative project of commemorative healing, by and for Asian American Buddhists and their spiritual friends. What began in 2022 as a response to the uptick in violence and hate towards Asian Americans, has continued into 2024, as a second iteration of …

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On Authenticity: Dr Gabor Maté 30:06

4M ago30:06

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Season 3 of Who Cares Wins offers a triptych of episodes that all explore how our inner landscapes shape our outer landscapes. For this second episode, Lily spoke with Dr Gabor Maté about authenticity, compassionate self-inquiry, and how our internal reality shapes our way of relating to the world. Dr Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician who has writ…

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Learning from our rivers | with Li An Phoa | S4E4 35:41

4M ago35:41

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We talk to Li An Phoa, founder of the charity Drinkable Rivers about her work towards a world with waterways so clean that we can sip from their banks. Her mission started in 2005 when she canoed the full length of the Rupert river in Canada, drinking fresh water from it as she went. When she returned there just three years later, she was met with …

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Meditation: 5 minute body scan from Plum Village 5:40

4M ago5:40

5:40

Following on from the conversation between Sister True Dedication and Kate Raworth, here is a short meditation from Sister True D. More free meditations like this one can be found via the Plum Village app. Sister True D is a Zen Buddhist nun ordained by Vietnamese peace activist and monastic Thich Nhat Hanh (known affectionately by students as 'Tha…

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On Growth and 'Enough': Kate Raworth & Sister True D 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

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Season 3 of Who Cares Wins offers a triptych of episodes that all explore how our inner landscapes shape our outer landscapes. In episode one, Lily speaks with pioneering economist Kate Raworth and Sister True Dedication. Kate is the author and creator of Doughnut Economics: an economic model that balances between essential human needs and planetar…

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Stepping into Freedom – Live Recording with Q&A Session (Episode #67) 2:04:40

4M ago2:04:40

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Welcome to episode 67 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This inaugural live recording of the podcast was made in London, Eng…

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Grief Practices with Rev. Dana Takagi 11:58

4M ago11:58

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Rev. Dana shares some of the ways she practices with grief. Mentioned in the episode: World Central Kitchen (website) Dai Hi Shin Dharani (Sutra of Great Compassion) (text) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjSzOHqYBK4 (video) (read this blog post by Dana: https://danatakagizenlife.squarespace.com/blog) Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo (Well-Being Chant) (Acce…

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Season 3 Premiere! The Disquiet & Forwarding Asian American & Asian Diasporic Buddhist Experiences with Rev. Liên Shutt & Rev. Dana Takagi 47:22

4M ago47:22

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NEW Co-Host: Reverend Dana Takagi Dana (she/her) is a retired professor of Sociology and also a zen priest. She spent 33 years teaching sociology and Asian Am history at UC Santa Cruz, she is a past president of the Association for Asian American Studies. Zen practice since 1998. Check out more of Dana's work: 2022: Sutra and Bible: an Interview wi…

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The Practice of Gratitude (Episode #66) 1:24:04

5M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Welcome to episode 66 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This time, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/j…

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Imagining reality and beyond | with Phoebe Tickell, Imagination Activist | S4E3 32:48

5M ago32:48

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Living within us all, imagination has no small role to play in rethinking the world of today and tomorrow. But how do we harness its phenomenal power? That is the question at the heart of this month's episode of the Inner Green Deal podcast. Phoebe Tickell, founder of Moral Imaginations and former scientist, talks about the importance of imaginatio…

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Resting Where You Are Meditation with Rev. Liên Shutt 30:00

5M ago30:00

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Rest in this meditation with Rev. Liên, Creator, Producer, & Co-host of ODA, as we transition Seasons. Offered at her weekly Access to Zen Meditation Group. Join us! REV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a recognized leader in the movement that breaks through the wall of American white-centered convert Buddhism to welcome people of all backgrounds into a c…

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Taming Our Survival Instinct (Episode #65) 1:49:53

5M ago1:49:53

1:49:53

Welcome to episode 65 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This episode is the second to be recorded live in front of an audien…

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Expanding The Dharma: ODA Season 2 Wrap-Up with All 4 Hosts 53:29

6M ago53:29

53:29

Listen to this really amazing discussion between the 4 hosts on themes and highlights from all our interviews in Season 2. Listening will "make" you want to go listen to all of our wonderful guest teachers again! Or, check out the ones you've missed! 9 bows of love and appreciation for all the Hosts of Season 2! 1. LAMA KARMA YESHE CHÖDRÖN is a sch…

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Ripening Moment by Moment (Episode #64) 1:40:40

6M ago1:40:40

1:40:40

Welcome to episode 64 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This episode is the first to be recorded live in front of an audienc…

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How resilience can shape the future | with Daria Nashat, Resilience and Leadership Trainer | S4E2 33:19

6M ago33:19

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What is the future without Resilience? In this month's podcast we ask Daria Nashat (she/her) how resilience can be cultivated to benefit not only individuals but also communities, societies and the planet. Daria, a Resilience and Leadership trainer, talks about how to strengthen our resilience, what the role of stories and community is in cultivati…

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The Middle Seat, guided meditation with Solwazi Johnson 29:50

6M ago29:50

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A 30 minute guided meditation led by Solwazi Johnson at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. It was part of a larger talk he gave called "The Middle Seat." This recording is from DharmaSeed.org. Listen to our latest conversation with Solwazi "What's Values Got to Do With It?" to hear more. GUEST Solwazi Johnson (he/him) teaches mindfulness meditation cla…

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Shining Light (Episode #63) 1:32:33

6M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Welcome to episode 63 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership c…

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"What's Values Got to Do With It?" asks Solwazi Johnson 1:01:57

7M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Solwazi Johnson has a laughter-filled conversation with Dalila Bothwell about his many life experiences before finding the Dharma, and how he believes the Dharma is for every person interested in freedom. GUEST Solwazi Johnson (he/him) teaches mindfulness meditation classes and leads mindfulness meditation retreats and workshops throughout the U.S.…

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Should natural entities have rights? | with Mihnea Tănăsescu | S4E1 34:04

7M ago34:04

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In a world where exploitation of natural resources is commonplace, the idea of granting rights to entities such as rivers is as abstract as essential. In this month's episode, we explore the rights of nature with Mihnea Tănăsescu, a political ecologist who has spent many years immersed in the issue. He is a research professor at the University of M…

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An Opportunity for Practice Has Arrived 20:18

7M ago20:18

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A Dharma Talk by Grace Song. Perfect for the beginning of 2024! GUEST: Grace Song is an ordained Won Buddhist Kyomunim, meditation teacher, and advocate of interfaith dialogue. She serves as the Chair of the Won Buddhist Studies Department at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. She has traveled to many countries to present and lead workshops and…

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The Heart of Meditation – Part Two (Episode #62) 1:59:02

8M ago1:59:02

1:59:02

Welcome to episode 62 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership c…

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Dharma Stories for Visibility with Grace Song 38:58

8M ago38:58

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An engaging conversation with Grace about creating space for self, community, & collective inclusion for 21st Century Dharma. GUEST: Grace Song is an ordained Won Buddhist Kyomunim, meditation teacher, and advocate of interfaith dialogue. She serves as the Chair of the Won Buddhist Studies Department at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. She ha…

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The Heart of Meditation – Part One (Episode #61) 1:55:20

8M ago1:55:20

1:55:20

Welcome to episode 61 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership c…

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Reconnecting with nature through our food  | with Mick McEvoy of Plum Village | S3E8 31:41

8M ago31:41

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In this end-of-year edition we talk food with Mick McEvoy. Originally from Ireland, he lives and works at Plum Village, a Zen Buddhist community in France established by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh more than forty years ago.   There, he mindfully manages the Happy Farm, which grows seasonal organic food for its community and the thousands of guests …

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Praises to the 21 Taras with Pema Khandro Rinpoche 15:59

8M ago15:59

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Praise to Tārā with Twenty-One Verses of Homage (Skr. Namastāraikaviṃśatistotraguṇahitasahita) is a liturgy that consists of twenty-seven verses of praise and reverence dedicated to the deity Tārā. The first twenty-one verses are at once a series of homages to the twenty-one forms of Tārā and a poetic description of her physical features, postur…

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32 Words to Create Harmonious Relationships (Episode #60) 1:30:48

8M ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Welcome to episode 60 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership c…

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Speaking for the Silenced with Pema Khandro Rinpoche 44:30

9M ago44:30

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PEMA KHANDRO RINPOCHE is an internationally renowned teacher and scholar of Buddhist philosophy. She is the founder of Ngakpa International and its three projects, The Buddhist Studies Institute, Dakini Mountain and the Yogic Medicine Institute. In her work as a Buddhist teacher, she is an authorized Lama and lineage holder of the Nyingma and Kagyu…

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How stories shape the world | with Astrid Nierhoff of StoryAtelier | S3E7 32:19

9M ago32:19

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If stories shape our reality, how can we all become better storytellers? We ask Astrid Nierhoff, a passionate and seasoned storytelling expert.  Her academic research around the interplay between imagination and reality led her to co-found StoryAtelier, a non-profit that uses the power of stories as the basis for deepening understanding on individu…

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