最佳Zen Center播客 (2024)

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6B of 6) 1:35:47

2d ago1:35:47

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This is John’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for ethical engagement. The speakers highlight the importance of social engagement and service, and the four pillars of human flourishing.…

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Shoyoroku Case 46, “Deshan’s Completion Of Study” 1:02:48

2d ago1:02:48

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Teisho given by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 6/1/2025.

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Loom Origins

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Dharma talk by Tim BurkettFile Size: 28009 kbFile Type: mp3Download File

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The Lighter Side of Darkness (Story Time) w/ Dave Cuomo 47:13

7d ago47:13

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“We are the lonely all together. All together, we’re all alone.” - John Prine Dave indulges us in a little story time while also indulging in some explananing of how koans work with a classic tale of dharma drama, jealous rivalries, and onomatopoetic poetry. What should we ask in practice discussion when we don’t know what to say? Can we find a saf…

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Practice Period Class 4 of 5: Seeing One Thing Through

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Class led by Carol Paul and Ellen Webb.由Carol Paul

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Audio dharma talk by Ejo Patrick McMullen (2024/05/25)

13d ago

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由Brooklyn Zen Center

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Returning to Spiritual Practice After Clergy Sexual Misconduct 53:08

19d ago53:08

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At the heart of clergy sexual misconduct is the breaking of sacred trust. This is one woman's story of finding her way back to spiritual practice and community in the aftermath of filing a complaint of clergy sexual misconduct. Coming to the Path Talk by Anna Belle Leiserson. Automated Transcript The post Returning to Spiritual Practice After Clerg…

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6A of 6) 1:11:44

2d ago1:11:44

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This is Richard’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for ethical engagement. The speakers highlight the importance of social engagement and service, and the four pillars of human flourishi…

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (5 of 6) 1:12:42

2d ago1:12:42

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In this lecture physicist Adam Frank delves into the blind spot in science, a concept that has led to a crisis in physics and issues in quantum mechanics. The discussion explores quantum mechanics, interpretations of it, and the impact of the blind spot philosophy. It also highlights critiques by Alfred North Whitehead and Edmund Hersel, and introd…

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4B of 6) 1:05:47

2d ago1:05:47

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This is Kristin’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers discuss the importance of embodiment, organizational closure, and autonomy in living systems. They explore the unique characteristic…

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4A of 6) 1:20:08

2d ago1:20:08

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This is Evan’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers discuss the importance of embodiment, organizational closure, and autonomy in living systems. They explore the unique characteristics o…

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Shoyoroku Case 37, “Guishan’s Active Consciousness” 56:11

2d ago56:11

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Teisho given by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 5/31/2024.

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (3B of 6) 1:03:36

3d ago1:03:36

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This is the 2nd part of the lecture featuring Molly Crockett and Luc Steels, we dive deep into complex systems of science, interdependence, and knowing. The speakers discuss the shift from in-person to online studies, the use of quantitative data in AI models, and the risks of monocultures of knowing. Together we philosophize around the vision of A…

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (3A of 6) 1:19:41

3d ago1:19:41

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This is the 1st part of the lecture featuring Molly Crockett and Luc Steels, we dive deep into complex systems of science, interdependence, and knowing. The speakers discuss the shift from in-person to online studies, the use of quantitative data in AI models, and the risks of monocultures of knowing. Together we philosophize around the vision of A…

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence: AI, the More-Than-Human, and Us (2 of 6) 1:14:38

3d ago1:14:38

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The opening of this Varela Symposium focuses on welcoming participants both onsite and online, highlighting access to a vast repository of wisdom through virtual means. The symposium, originally named Zen Brain, was inspired by notable figures in the fields of neuroscience, philosophy, and contemplation. This year’s theme revolves around the explor…

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Planting Life, Growing Community 38:58

4d ago38:58

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Wendy Johnson, dedicated Zen Buddhist practitioner and gardener, weaves together threads of her life from her early Zen training years to her work establishing organic farms. For Wendy, there is no distinction between dharma and planting life. Wendy highlights the importance of story in embracing and navigating the suffering in the world. “In a tim…

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Gathering Dharma With Paula Arai: Healing Wombs of Liberation 1:36:40

10d ago1:36:40

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In this Gathering Dharma session, Rev. Joan Halifax sets the stage with a poignant reading from the Dhammapada on the theme of overcoming hatred through non-hatred, discusses the universal suffering caused by global conflicts, and then introduces the main speaker, Paula Arai. Paula Arai’s talk focuses on the themes of healing and liberation where s…

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Gathering Dharma With Chenxing Han: Listening to the Buddhists in Our Backyard, Learning the Dharma Everywhere All at Once 1:31:48

10d ago1:31:48

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This talk given by Chenxing Han emphasized the interconnectedness of global and personal suffering and the transformative power of community, compassion, and active engagement. She discussed the challenges and polarizations facing society […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Gathering Dharma With Rhonda Magee: Leading with Clarity, Courage, & Compassion 1:35:39

11d ago1:35:39

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Roshi Joan begins by reflecting on the inception of socially engaged Buddhist training during the pandemic, highlighting the growing need for community and service amidst global crises. Roshi then introduces […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Gathering Dharma With Joan Halifax: The Eight Realizations 1:30:46

11d ago1:30:46

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Roshi Joan Halifax emphasizes the profound suffering caused by wars and genocides around the world, advocating for deep dialogue, recognition of humanity, and the importance of addressing the structures that […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Gathering Dharma With Norman Fischer 1:26:49

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Norman Fischer discusses the profound costs of war and the importance of recognizing humanity and sanity for the sake of all and future generations. He reflects on the both difficulty […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Intelligence and Wisdom: A Crucial Distinction 41:37

11d ago41:37

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In the opening talk for the Varela Symposium, Professor John Dunne explores the relationship between wisdom and intelligence, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). He differentiates between intelligence […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Reflections on a Pilgrimage to Japan

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20240526_sunday_audio_-_ben_connelly_-_pilgrimage_to_japan.mp3File Size: 31728 kbFile Type: mp3Download File

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The Shadow of Happiness (The 5 Powers) w/ Sara Campbell 32:42

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“I've seen too much, man. I know what's out there. And it's not all bad. And it's also not all good.” - Sara Campbell Sara revels in the nightmare of a beautiful spring evening, the fragility of the daffodils, the darkness of the rain, and the five powers that can turn that nightmare into a perfectly present dream. How do we remember to notice the …

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The Possibility of Forgiveness 52:42

18d ago52:42

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For many religions and cultures, forgiveness is “the right thing to do.” But outside of moral judgements, why forgive? Frank Ostaseski, approaching forgiveness as a possibility, not an ethical imperative, […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Closing with Overley, Braz, & Palma 45:40

19d ago45:40

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In this closing talk for the Spring practice period sesshin, the teachers reflect on the essence of continuous practice beyond the confines of the retreat environment, emphasizing the importance of […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Dharma Talk with Alcio Braz 47:08

19d ago47:08

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In this intimate and reflective Dharma talk, Sensei Alcio emphasizes the joyful and pure essence of Zen practice, countering any misconceptions that Zen involves a somber or stern attitude. Alcio […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Dharma Talk With Monshin Nannette Overley 42:23

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In this Dharma talk, Sensei Monshin reflects on the second day of a Spring Practice Period Sesshin, acknowledging the variety of experiences participants might have, from elation to frustration. Monshin […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Dharma Talk With Norman Fischer 50:27

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Roshi Norman reminds us the method prescribed for touching peace is Zazen. He emphasizes resting deeply to let the true essence emerge naturally without force. Norman speaks to the power […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Dharma Talk with Alcio Braz 40:06

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In this talk Sensei Alcio Braz draws from Vasubandu’s teachings, exploring the notion that recognizing and acknowledging the non-self aspects of our experiences—such as sensations, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness—can […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Dharma Talk with Shinzan Palma 35:16

19d ago35:16

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In this talk, Sensei Shinzan explores the teachings of Yogachara, a school of Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the union and practice that leads to understanding the self and transcending it towards […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Spring Practice Period 2024: Opening Session 40:42

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The program opexning warmly welcomes participants to Upaya’s spring practice period. Roshi Joan emphasizes the importance of this practice period, dedicated to exploring the teachings of Vasubandu, a fourth and […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Teachings from the Pali Canon for Contemporary Practice

19d ago

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Dharma talk by Tim BurkettFile Size: 30948 kbFile Type: mp3Download File

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Finding Balance in our Lives Through Practice and Commitment

20d ago

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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 18th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.由Gerry Oliva

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Light Brings You to Practice; Practice Reveals the Light

20d ago

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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 18th 2024 by Mary Duryee.由Mary Duryee

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You Are the Problem w/ Emily Eslami 39:11

21d ago39:11

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“When the problem is a part of you, there is no problem, because you are the problem itself.” - Shunryu Suzuki Emily brings us a meditation on problems, problem solving, and all the machinations, rationalizations, and somersaults we do to try to prove that our problems are somewhere outside of ourselves, and then what happens when we start to point…

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PRACTICE PERIOD CLASS 2 OF 5: SEEING ONE THING THROUGH 1:25:04

22d ago1:25:04

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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 16th 2024 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.由Ryushin Andrea Thach

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Cultivating Humility Part 4 53:58

23d ago53:58

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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ USA on 5/5/2024.

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Buddhas and ancestors of old were as we 38:31

25d ago38:31

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Sensei Monshin assures us that we are not so different from the Buddhas and ancestors that inspire us. ”The Buddha way has been kept alive in so many cultures, conditions, […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Helen Vendler and the Poetry of Consciousness

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Dharma talk by Ann BaulekeFile Size: 27149 kbFile Type: mp3Download File

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Harmonizing Breath, Body, and Mind: Zazen in Daily Life 52:52

27d ago52:52

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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 11th 2024 by Judy Fleischman.由Judy Fleischman

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Practice Period Class1of 5: Seeing One Thing Through 1:28:08

28d ago1:28:08

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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, May 10th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.由Gerry Oliva

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Lost & Found (Meaning & Purpose) w/ Dave Cuomo 41:41

28d ago41:41

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“It’s not an attainment, it’s a lament.” - Dave Cuomo Dave tries to figure out his purpose and articulate what meaning in Zen is while trying to give a talk in a park with threatening geese and impending rain on a retreat not going entirely to plan. What are the stages of meaning making and how do we rate? Is Dave’s level as off the charts as he cl…

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Reflections from Japan 51:46

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Fresh off a two-week pilgrimage to Japan, Roshi Joan and Upaya’s priests share reflections on their experience. For Roshi Joan, this pilgrimage was about connecting to the historical roots of […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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29 Things I Learned in Japan

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Dharma talk by Ted O'TooleFile Size: 28803 kbFile Type: mp3Download File

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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (9 of 9) 32:49

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This is the closing session of this program with Roshi Joan leading it with comments from the participants. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (8 of 9) 1:17:38

1M ago1:17:38

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In this impassioned talk, Jimmy Baca shares deeply personal experiences to illustrate the transformative power of writing and the significance of engaging with the present through art. He recounts his […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (7 of 9) 49:34

1M ago49:34

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Pico Iyer discusses Haiku as a reflection of Japanese culture, highlighting its brevity, impermanence, and communal aspect. He notes Haiku’s integration into modern Japanese life, from education to public displays, […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (6 of 9) 49:20

1M ago49:20

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Jane Hirshfield reads a Haiku by Basho about a horse eating roadside rose mallow, highlighting its simplicity, descriptive nature, and the human perception it conveys. She elaborates on the poem’s […]由Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Zazenkai/Center of the Universe 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 4th 2024 by Carol Paul.由Carol Paul

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