Best Henry Shukman Associate Master Sanbo Zen Podcasts (2025)

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Dharma Talk: “How to See in the Dark” with Valerie Forstman 35:53

8d ago35:53

35:53

Does the earth’s ecological crisis reveal a universal problem? Astronomers have recently detected thousands of exoplanets circling nearby stars. It seems highly unlikely that none of the other countless planets in the universe has evolved a biosphere with intelligent life. Wouldn’t their own technological evolution tend to produce the same bottlene…

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Dharma Talk: “How to See in the Dark” with Valerie Forstman 35:53

8d ago35:53

35:53

Does the earth’s ecological crisis reveal a universal problem? Astronomers have recently detected thousands of exoplanets circling nearby stars. It seems highly unlikely that none of the other countless planets in the universe has evolved a biosphere with intelligent life. Wouldn’t their own technological evolution tend to produce the same bottlene…

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Dharma Talk: “Everywhere You Turn” with Valerie Forstman 49:06

3M ago49:06

49:06

This talk takes up case 34 in the Blue Cliff Record or Hekiganroku, “Kyozan’s ‘Not Wandering,’” as a guide to that exploration. Kyozan (Yangshan) asks a monk, “Where have youBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Everywhere You Turn” with Valerie Forstman 49:06

3M ago49:06

49:06

This talk takes up case 34 in the Blue Cliff Record or Hekiganroku, “Kyozan’s ‘Not Wandering,’” as a guide to that exploration. Kyozan (Yangshan) asks a monk, “Where have youBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Zen Practice: Sweeping the Ground of our Lives” with Valerie Forstman 37:16

3M ago37:16

37:16

In this talk, Valerie returns to the basics of Zen practice beginning with a beloved verse by the renowned 8th century Chinese poet, Li Po. The poem is both a practiceBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Zen Practice: Sweeping the Ground of our Lives” with Valerie Forstman 37:16

3M ago37:16

37:16

In this talk, Valerie returns to the basics of Zen practice beginning with a beloved verse by the renowned 8th century Chinese poet, Li Po. The poem is both a practiceBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The humanity of our life in a borderless now” with Valerie Forstman 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

In this talk, Valerie begins with the poetry of love and loss as a portal to a saying from the eminent 9th century Chan/Zen master Joshu (Zhaozhou) about the timelessnessBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The humanity of our life in a borderless now” with Valerie Forstman 37:48

3M ago37:48

37:48

In this talk, Valerie begins with the poetry of love and loss as a portal to a saying from the eminent 9th century Chan/Zen master Joshu (Zhaozhou) about the timelessnessBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “It’s Alive!” with Scott Thornton 23:46

4M ago23:46

23:46

Scott’s talked is based on one of Joshu’s sayings. When asked “What is meditation?” he responded, “Non-meditation.” When asked how that could be, he said, “It’s alive! It’s alive!” RecordedBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “It’s Alive!” with Scott Thornton 23:46

4M ago23:46

23:46

Scott’s talked is based on one of Joshu’s sayings. When asked “What is meditation?” he responded, “Non-meditation.” When asked how that could be, he said, “It’s alive! It’s alive!” RecordedBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Great Matter: Arriving in the Light of Day” with Valerie Forstman 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Fresh home from a memorial service for a beloved mentor and on the heels of the flooding in Texas, Valerie turns to case 41 of the Hekiganroku or Blue CliffBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Great Matter: Arriving in the Light of Day” with Valerie Forstman 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

Fresh home from a memorial service for a beloved mentor and on the heels of the flooding in Texas, Valerie turns to case 41 of the Hekiganroku or Blue CliffBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The World and Us” with Henry Shukman 47:05

4M ago47:05

47:05

In this talk, Henry explores our place in the world through koans and poems. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation or becoming a member so we can continueBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The World and Us” with Henry Shukman 47:05

4M ago47:05

47:05

In this talk, Henry explores our place in the world through koans and poems. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation or becoming a member so we can continueBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Falling into the Heart of the World” with Valerie Forstman 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

In this first teisho since returning from the North American Sanbo Zan sesshin led by Yamada Ryoun Roshi, Valerie takes up Case 4 in the Shoyoroku or Book of Serenity,By Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Falling into the Heart of the World” with Valerie Forstman 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

In this first teisho since returning from the North American Sanbo Zan sesshin led by Yamada Ryoun Roshi, Valerie takes up Case 4 in the Shoyoroku or Book of Serenity,By Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Practice of Insight Dialogue” with Nicola Redfern 58:08

5M ago58:08

58:08

Insight Dialogue (ID) is a relational meditation practice for developing awareness, compassion and wisdom. It is designed to help us awaken together and integrate our understanding of Dharma teachings inBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Practice of Insight Dialogue” with Nicola Redfern 58:08

5M ago58:08

58:08

Insight Dialogue (ID) is a relational meditation practice for developing awareness, compassion and wisdom. It is designed to help us awaken together and integrate our understanding of Dharma teachings inBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Homecoming: Not a single step taken” with Valerie Forstman 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

In this first dharma talk after returning from a monthlong mini-ango in Germany, Valerie turns to the final case in the Mumonkan or Gateless Gate, “Kempo’s One Way,” a koanBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Homecoming: Not a single step taken” with Valerie Forstman 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

In this first dharma talk after returning from a monthlong mini-ango in Germany, Valerie turns to the final case in the Mumonkan or Gateless Gate, “Kempo’s One Way,” a koanBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Why I Love the Three Poisons” with David Loy 48:24

5M ago48:24

48:24

In this talk, David explores the depth and application of this teaching to our modern lives. He notes, “We often do not appreciate that the three poisons is a profoundBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Why I Love the Three Poisons” with David Loy 48:24

5M ago48:24

48:24

In this talk, David explores the depth and application of this teaching to our modern lives. He notes, “We often do not appreciate that the three poisons is a profoundBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “How to Disappear” with Katie Arnold 38:24

5M ago38:24

38:24

Katie Arnold tells a story from her upcoming book How to Disappear about an arduous and illuminating long distance run in the high country. Katie Arnold is the author ofBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “How to Disappear” with Katie Arnold 38:24

5M ago38:24

38:24

Katie Arnold tells a story from her upcoming book How to Disappear about an arduous and illuminating long distance run in the high country. Katie Arnold is the author ofBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Eightfold Path and Tribal Spirituality” with Karen Waconda-Lewis 1:20:26

6M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

This talk was offered by Karen Waconda-Lewis at Mountain Cloud Zen Center on May 22nd, 2025. Karen discusses how the Noble Eightfold Path connects with Tribal spirituality. Please consider supportingBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Eightfold Path and Tribal Spirituality” with Karen Waconda-Lewis 1:20:26

6M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

This talk was offered by Karen Waconda-Lewis at Mountain Cloud Zen Center on May 22nd, 2025. Karen discusses how the Noble Eightfold Path connects with Tribal spirituality. Please consider supportingBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Zen is Basking in Love and Loving Back” with Ruben Habito 57:49

6M ago57:49

57:49

This talk was offered by Ruben Habito at Mountain Cloud Zen Center on May 15th, 2025. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation or becoming a member so weBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “Zen is Basking in Love and Loving Back” with Ruben Habito 57:49

6M ago57:49

57:49

This talk was offered by Ruben Habito at Mountain Cloud Zen Center on May 15th, 2025. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation or becoming a member so weBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Refuge of No Refuge” with David Loy 44:17

6M ago44:17

44:17

In this talk, David explores the idea of refuge. To take refuge is to run away to a hiding place…Is that what we should do? Please consider supporting Mountain CloudBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The Refuge of No Refuge” with David Loy 44:17

6M ago44:17

44:17

In this talk, David explores the idea of refuge. To take refuge is to run away to a hiding place…Is that what we should do? Please consider supporting Mountain CloudBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The single stone ten thousand feet down in the sea of Ise” with Maria Reis Habito 31:49

6M ago31:49

31:49

Zen is a practice to deeply explore and fully live our true Self. Might the Koan about the stone deep down in the sea of Ise be a helpful pointerBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Dharma Talk: “The single stone ten thousand feet down in the sea of Ise” with Maria Reis Habito 31:49

6M ago31:49

31:49

Zen is a practice to deeply explore and fully live our true Self. Might the Koan about the stone deep down in the sea of Ise be a helpful pointerBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down 2:08:40

6M ago2:08:40

2:08:40

Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…

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Dharma Talk: Don’t Know, Can’t Know, Who Knows? with Shana Smith 39:52

7M ago39:52

39:52

In this talk, Shana takes us right into “don’t know mind” as a portal to discovering our true nature and the freedom inherent in simply being alive. By tasting thisBy Henry Shukman: Associate Master Sanbo Zen

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