Author Archives: Libsyn Interface

The Goodnight Moon Sutra

Jill Gaulding speaks about Zen and morality, and the viewpoint of a child. (September 13, 2022)

Zendo Forms

Julie Nelson speaks about our zendo forms (our rituals concerning how we walk, sit, chant, etc.), why we do them, and why we also investigate them. (A demo that may be hard to follow on audio begins at 17:30. Lively discussion resumes at 36:30). (September 10, 2022)

(Short) Buddha is a Verb

Julie Nelson gives an enouragement talk, relating The Three Refuges to the writings of the Fransiscan Richard Rohr. (September 8, 2022)

(Short) Don’t Be a Phony

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk, speaking about the importance of showing up as our authentic selves. (September 7, 2022)

Beyond Belief

Jeff Seul speaks about how our Zen practice takes us beyond conceptual understandings. (September 3, 2022)

(Short) Tackling Relationships

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk, speaking about how our relationships with others start with ourselves. (August 31, 2022)

(Short) Bowing

Julie Nelson gives an encouragement talk, speaking about bowing (especially at zoom sits). August 26, 2022

Bodhidarma

Julie Nelson speaks about Bodhidharma (the first ancestor of Zen in China) and his teachings. (August 20, 2022)

(Short) Maintain Joy

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk about maintaining a sense of humor about ourselves and our practice. (August 17, 2022)