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11. ZalthoLIVE: On Intuition, Faith, Facing Complications, Having Choices
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These are questions and topics that Claude AnShin Thomas - fully ordained Zen Buddhist Monk in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition - reflects on. He reminds the listener of how to stay awake to life and how to understand the trappings of a deluded mind more deeply.
This episode was recorded during a zoom questions&response session with a German-speaking audience.
Time stamps: Q: 01:30 What is the meaning of incense offering and what are you reciting while doing it? Q: 06:00 As you follow instructions, do you also follow your intuition? Q: 11:00 During the morning practice, what is the significance of sitting 180 degrees opposite of the first sitting period? Q: 17:45 Could you speak on the topic of faith in the zen tradition? Q: 23:00 Do you have any guidance when facing a complicated and overwhelming project? Q: 30:00 To KenShin, do you have opportunities to participate in the practice of mindful speech and deep listening? Q: 33:30 Do we always have a choice or a choice at all? Q: 35:00 How to not mess things up when I’m really tired? Q: 38:20 Do you think if I focus on my fears, they come true? Q: 40:50 Are ethical and moral principles individual or shared? For more interesting information: https://zaltho.org/If you want to ask a question: info@zaltho.org
Want to read up on this topic? Book recommendations:
- Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing, 2021)
- AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003)
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