Best Zendos Podcasts (2025)

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Talk by HonGō “Let Me Respectfully Remind You” 19:35

1d ago19:35

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Podcast audio: The post Talk by HonGō “Let Me Respectfully Remind You” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Sitting with Intention: Psychedelic Harm Reduction with the Zendo Project 29:03

2d ago29:03

29:03

Send us a text Keilani sits down with Chelsea Rose Pires, MA, LMFT — a licensed therapist and founding director of Zendo Project — to explore the transformative power of trauma-informed care, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and holding space for healing in non-traditional settings. With warmth and deep insight, Chelsea shares her journey, the mission…

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Swimming the Ocean Mudra Samadhi 43:40

3d ago43:40

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We will do the backstroke through Master Dogen's Ocean Mudra Samādhi (Kai’in Zanmai 海印三昧). His wild wordplay is a powerful expression of who we are in the universe, time, being and bringing to life our swimming through life by swimming gracefully. Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: May Monthly Zazenkai…

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Meido Barbara Anderson - The Dharma Diet - April 27th, 2025 33:41

11d ago33:41

33:41

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No Wind, No Flag, No Mind: Encountering (Your) Life 22:54

11d ago22:54

22:54

Podcast Audio The post No Wind, No Flag, No Mind: Encountering (Your) Life first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Hekiganroku: Ummon's Staff Becoming a Dragon 37:24

17d ago37:24

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In this Teisho, given on March 2nd, 2025, the final day of No-Rank Zen Temple's Spring Odayaka Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 60 of the Hekiganroku: Ummon's Staff Becoming a Dragon. The staff has swallowed up the universe, where are the mountains, rivers and the great world?By Rinzan Pechovnik

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Tom Feegel: Can Psychedelics Heal the Opioid Crisis? 58:07

2d ago58:07

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In this powerful new episode of Divergent States, your hosts 3L1T3 and Bryan sit down with Tom Feegel—CEO and Co-Founder of Beond, a pioneering Ibogaine clinic based in Mexico, to discuss the unfiltered realities of healing, addiction recovery, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Tom brings two decades of sobriety, a past li…

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Wisdom & Non-Attachment, Part 3 56:06

3d ago56:06

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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 5/4/2025.

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Trauma and Ecstasy: Healing the Hidden Wounds with Alex Abraham 54:37

9d ago54:37

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Send us a text In this moving conversation, Alex Abraham — author of Trauma and Ecstasy — shares his courageous journey of healing from childhood sexual trauma and chronic pain. After traditional medicine failed to explain his symptoms, Alex turned toward psychedelics as a tool for deep emotional and physical healing. Together, we explore: How hidd…

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Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Actualizing Buddha Now” 27:24

13d ago27:24

27:24

Podcast audio: The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Actualizing Buddha Now” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Seven Principles of the Psychonaut w/ Valerie Beltran 48:10

15d ago48:10

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What does it mean to be a responsible psychonaut? In this episode of Divergent States, we sit down again with Valerie Beltran, licensed therapist, harm reduction expert, and educator with the Zendo Project, to unpack 7 core principles for navigating psychedelic states with intention, safety, and compassion. We break down everything from testing you…

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Transitions of Life (and Tangents): One Final Studio Session 35:45

17d ago35:45

35:45

Send us a text In this episode, James and Keilani set out to explore the topic of life transitions—but as usual, they take a few delightfully dysfunctional detours. With James preparing for a big move, the conversation turns into a mix of heartfelt reflections, last-minute chaos, and one final in-studio hang filled with laughs, love, and the kind o…

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Meido Barbara Anderson - The Joy of Cooking - April 20th, 2025 27:37

18d ago27:37

27:37

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Hekiganroku Case 32: “Elder Ting Stands Motionless” 1:08:15

21d ago1:08:15

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Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 4/13/2025.

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Talk by Jinno “Ascending the Seat” 25:12

21d ago25:12

25:12

Podcast audio: The post Talk by Jinno “Ascending the Seat” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Confessions of a Cheater: Why Do People Cheat? 30:48

25d ago30:48

30:48

Send us a text In this raw and redemptive episode of Keilani sits down with James for an unflinching conversation about a chapter of his past that changed everything: his infidelity. With Keilani’s signature blend of compassion and curiosity, the two dive deep into the emotional and psychological terrain of betrayal—what led James to cheat, how it …

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Talk by Ryoshin Hoshi, “The Turtle Nosed Snake” 19:11

26d ago19:11

19:11

Podcast Audio: The post Talk by Ryoshin Hoshi, “The Turtle Nosed Snake” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Talk by Fusho Sensei “Examining the Mind of Discrimination” 22:56

27d ago22:56

22:56

Podcast audio: The post Talk by Fusho Sensei “Examining the Mind of Discrimination” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Meido Barbara Anderson - Reverence for Water - Vesak Sesshin - April 12th, 2025 33:39

26d ago33:39

33:39

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Talk by Musho Hoshi “Without Delusion” 18:05

29d ago18:05

18:05

Podcast audio: The post Talk by Musho Hoshi “Without Delusion” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Alli Schaper: Microdosing, Mushrooms, and Policy Reform 1:03:24

28d ago1:03:24

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In this episode of Divergent States, we sit down with Alli Schaper, CEO of Supermush and co-founder of the Microdosing Collective, to explore the evolving world of functional and psychedelic mushrooms. Alli shares her journey into microdosing advocacy, the challenges of navigating the gray market for psychedelics, and the urgent push for policy ref…

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Wisdom & Non-Attachment, Part 2 1:03:25

30d ago1:03:25

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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 4/6/2025.

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Quieting the Storm Within with J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

Send us a text J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS, MA is an IFS therapist, educator, and former MAPS therapist specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With a background in mental health, integration work, and self-inquiry practices, she brings a unique and compassionate perspective to parts work. Ashley’s mission is to make IFS approachable a…

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Meido Barbara Anderson - Introducing Nyoho - April 6th, 2025 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Mumonkan Case 45, "Who Is He?" 27:15

1M ago27:15

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Dharma talk by Rev. Myogen Vardi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 3/30/2025.

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Talk By Yugetsu “Approaching the Angry Demon” 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

Podcast Audio: The post Talk By Yugetsu “Approaching the Angry Demon” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Mindscapes Unveiled: Dr. Amanda Downey on Psychedelic Therapy and Healing 55:51

1M ago55:51

55:51

Send us a text Keilani interviews Dr. Amanda Downey, the Assistant Medical Director of UCSF’s Eating Disorder and Translational Psychedelic Research Programs, as well as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Dr. Downey shares her expert insights on the evolving role of psychedelic therapy in mental health, discussing groundbreaking r…

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Arjuna's dilemma 39:17

1M ago39:17

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I look in the Bhagavad Gita and the life of radical abolitionist Benjamin Lay for examples: how do we live in stressful times, and how do we act when there are no good options?By A. Jesse Jiryu Davis

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The Hidden Lamp: Lingzhao's Shining Grasses 32:50

1M ago32:50

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In this Teisho, given on March 1st, 2025, the second day of No-Rank Zen Temple's Spring Odayaka Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines Lingzhao's Shining Grasses. To open to Dharma practice and the deep spiritual life, one has to be willing to do hard things with an everyday mind.By Rinzan Pechovnik

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Talk by Jiryu “Arjuna’s Dilemma” 39:16

1M ago39:16

39:16

Podcast audio: The post Talk by Jiryu “Arjuna’s Dilemma” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Meido Barbara Anderson - Abandoning the Me Project - March 30th, 2025 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Talk by Bokushu Sensei “Living the Three Treasures” 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Podcast Audio: The post Talk by Bokushu Sensei “Living the Three Treasures” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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How will you put an end to delusion?

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By Barry Magid

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Wisdom & Non-Attachment, Part 1 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 3/23/2025.

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S3:E1 - Enneagram 101: Unlocking Personalities 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Send us a text Season 3 of Delightfully Dysfunctional kicks off with a deep dive into the Enneagram! Keilani puts James in the hot seat to uncover his personality type—will he be a bold Challenger, a deep-thinking Investigator, or something totally unexpected? We break down what the Enneagram reveals about relationships, self-awareness, and those d…

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JR Sawyers: A Filmmaker's Journey into Psychedelics - A Trip Elsewhere 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

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In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, we sit down with filmmaker JR Sawyers, the mind behind the indie psychedelic drama A Trip Elsewhere. What begins as a conversation about a film turns into a powerful exploration of transformation, healing, and consciousness. JR opens up about the psychedelic retreat that changed his life, the emotion…

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Talk by David Loy, “The New Bodhisattva Path” 58:30

2M ago58:30

58:30

Podcast Audio: The post Talk by David Loy, “The New Bodhisattva Path” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Talk by Mukei “Transitions” 12:22

2M ago12:22

12:22

Podcast audio: The post Talk by Mukei “Transitions” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Talks

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Hekiganroku: Joshu's "Why Not Quote to the End?" 28:09

2M ago28:09

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In this Teisho, given on February 28th, 2025, the first day of No-Rank Zen Temple's Spring Odayaka Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 59 of the Hekiganroku: Joshu's "Why Not Quote to the End?" The Real Way is not difficult. It only abhors choice and attachment. So how can we be free to flow in a world of like and dislike?…

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'A Journey From Bondage To Liberation,' Mumonkan Case 41: “Bodhidharma's Peace of Mind” 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

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Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 3/16/2025.

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Talk by Shinryu Roshi, “Sangha and Maha-sangha” 24:14

2M ago24:14

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Podcast Audio The post Talk by Shinryu Roshi, “Sangha and Maha-sangha” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks

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Valerie Beltran & Chelsea Rose Pires: Holding Space with the Zendo Project 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

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In this powerful episode of Divergent States, we’re joined by Valerie Beltran and Chelsea Rose-Pires of the Zendo Project- an organization redefining harm reduction and compassionate care at festivals, events, and beyond. We explore how the Zendo Project began as a MAPS initiative and evolved into its own nonprofit dedicated to supporting people th…

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Which is the abstraction? The whole or the parts?

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By Barry Magid

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Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Other Fukanzazengi (The Lost Tracks) 46:12

2M ago46:12

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In today's episode, we look at an earlier and less popular version of master Dogen's Fukanzazengi, which has quite some differences from the popular version we all know. So, what exactly did Dogen Zenji change in the rewrites to his manual for zazen? Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: March Monthly Zaz…

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Talk by Enkyo Roshi, “The Gate of Sweet Nectar Liturgy and Seizan” 28:02

2M ago28:02

28:02

Podcast Audio: The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi, “The Gate of Sweet Nectar Liturgy and Seizan” first appeared on The Village Zendo.By Village Zendo Teacher Talks