38 - The Two Sides of Practice: Samadhi Power and Karma Relationship
Buddhist practice can be seen as consisting of two sides, and both are essential. The first side is cultivating "samadhi power," or our ability to perceive – or be awake to – the absolute aspect of re...
18 Marras 201731min
37 - Dogen's Genjokoan Part 3: Seeking, Self, and the Matter of Life-and-Death
In part 3 of my series on the famous Zen text called "Genjokoan," written in 1233 by Japanese Zen master Eihei Dogen, I discuss the sections about seeking the Dharma, riding in a boat (recognizing sel...
10 Marras 201725min
36 - Buddha's Teachings Part 3: The Noble Eightfold Path
In his very first sermon, delivered over 2,500 years ago, Shakyamuni Buddha taught the Noble Eightfold Path. In this episode I describe this teaching and each of the eight aspects of the path. I also ...
3 Marras 201743min
35 - Dogen's Genjokoan: A Verse by Verse Exploration – Part 2
My second episode focused on the famous Zen text "Genjokoan," written by Japanese Zen master Eihei Dogen in 1233. In this episode I cover "the moon reflected in water" section, and the "to study Buddh...
26 Loka 201726min
34 - Dogen's Genjokoan: A Verse by Verse Exploration – Part 1
Part of my Buddhist Texts series, this episode focuses on a famous Zen text called "Genjokoan," written by Japanese Zen master Eihei Dogen in 1233. Genjokoan is one of the most popular and widely stud...
19 Loka 201739min
October Break Message
Hello! I didn't produce an episode for you this week because I'm spending time with my parents - they live in Minnesota but are here in Oregon on their annual visit. I'll release a new episode next Th...
12 Loka 201734s
33 – Life of Shakyamuni Buddha Part 4: Further Teachings and Colorful Stories
This episode finishes up my story of Shakyamuni Buddha's life. It continues with the development of the early Sangha, including the ordination of women and the establishment of a code of discipline fo...
5 Loka 201746min
32 - The Practice of Not-Knowing: Relief, Intimacy, and Ground for Effective Action
The Zen practice of "not-knowing" honors the absolute dimension of our lives - even as we engage in "knowing," as necessary, in the relative dimension. It involves centering ourselves in the here-and-...
28 Syys 201734min
