Best Plum Village Podcasts (2025)

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The Art of Transmission (Episode #93) 1:20:21

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19d ago1:20:21

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Welcome to the 93rd episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and le…

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Morning Chant, guided meditation, and Offering of Merit (Ékoku) w/ Judy Yushin Nakatomi 11:57

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Judy Nakatomi shares meditative offerings: Morning Chant from the Plum Village Tradition, guided meditation, and an Offering of Merit from the Shin Tradition in Japanese (Ékoku). The recording of bird sounds was made by Judy at Plum Village. Listen to her full interview with Rev. Liên to hear about Judy's experience with biculturality and the compl…

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The Art of Transmission (Episode #93) 1:20:21

19d ago1:20:21

1:20:21

Welcome to the 93rd episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and le…

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Belonging to Zen, Belonging to Shin: Two Traditions, One Engaged Heart w/ Judy Yushin Nakatomi 41:49

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Judy Yushin Nakatomi talks about her practice in the Zen and Shin traditions. She also discusses how she is practicing with her Bodhisattva vows through engaging with the current internment of minority people, while practicing awareness of her own family's history with war wounds. Judy and Rev Liên share with each other some of the nuances of havin…

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How Thinking Drives Our Beliefs & Actions: with Rev. Liên 9:14

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Buddhist teachings on how we have been conditioned to interpret raw data; which then drives us to behave. -- An excerpt from Rev. Liên's book, Home is Here, to accompany Professor Michael Omi's in-depth interview on racial formation this month. REV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a recognized leader in the movement that breaks through the wall of America…

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Trauma and Collective Healing (Episode #92) 1:47:57

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Welcome to episode 92 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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Trauma and Collective Healing (Episode #92) 1:47:57

1M ago1:47:57

1:47:57

Welcome to episode 92 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadersh…

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The Struggle to Construct Racial Meaning with Michael Omi 39:10

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Professor Michael Omi joins Rev. Dana to help us contextualize the current climate of racial formation, namely the propagation of a far-right ideology of an oppressed white race, in a much longer history of constant changing in definitions of and associations with racial identities. In Buddhist terms, we can see the theory that Michael co-developed…

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Roots and Renewal (Episode #91) 1:37:57

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 91 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Roots and Renewal (Episode #91) 1:37:57

2M ago1:37:57

1:37:57

🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 91 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Joanna Macy’s Message of Hope 1:26:32

2M ago1:26:32

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Dear friends, In memory of Joanna Macy, who passed away on July 19th, we are republishing episode #12 of The Way Out Is In podcast series, with an introduction by Jo Confino. A scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology, Joanna Macy (1929 -2025), PhD, was one of the most respected voices in the movements for peace, justice, and ecology. …

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Joanna Macy’s Message of Hope 1:26:32

2M ago1:26:32

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Dear friends, In memory of Joanna Macy, who passed away on July 19th, we are republishing episode #12 of The Way Out Is In podcast series, with an introduction by Jo Confino. A scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology, Joanna Macy (1929 -2025), PhD, was one of the most respected voices in the movements for peace, justice, and ecology. …

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I Vow to Save All Beings: Insisting on My Own Humanity with Rev. Dana Takagi 13:58

2M ago13:58

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This practice offering is from co-host Rev. Dana Takagi, in connection with Professor and Historian Alice Yang's interview, "Our Heritage of Othering and Resistance" which dropped July 1st. Dana speaks to the need to address specific kinds of suffering as Buddhist teachers and practitioners, as not all suffering is the same. She reflects on the vow…

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Spiritual Friendships (Episode #90) 1:42:15

3M ago1:42:15

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 90 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Spiritual Friendships (Episode #90) 1:42:15

3M ago1:42:15

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 90 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Our Heritage of Othering and Resistance with Historian Alice Yang 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Professor Alice Yang helps us put the systematic othering we are seeing in the U.S. today into historical context. She discusses the oppression and disappearance of people, and points out how protest movements are often erased from the history Asian American and other immigrant groups in the United States, when the truth is that we can embrace and …

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"10 Vows" with Rebecca Nie 40:11

3M ago40:11

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We hope you enjoy this dharma talk from Rebecca Nie, "10 Vows". GUEST BIO: ZEN MASTER REBECCA DAWN NIE is the founder of MV Sanctuary and Vice President of the Maitreya Association for Buddhist College Chaplains. As Stanford’s Chaplain-Affiliate, she oversees the Buddhist religious and spiritual life for students, faculty, and staff. Her offerings …

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Big Heart Resilience with Rebecca Nie 38:24

4M ago38:24

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Rebecca Nie talks about the common misconception that China is an ethnic monolith, and how she identifies with her Huaren heritage. Although her spiritual path was discouraged in her early life, she discusses being connected to a centuries old heritage of a resilient Dharma that allows us to dream without limitations even through turbulent times. R…

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S3 E7: Trusting the Heart’s Wisdom – A Former Plum Village Monk’s Rebirth into Everyday Life 55:23

4M ago55:23

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In the final episode of Mindful Conversations Season 3, hosts Shamash and Calvin are once again joined by special guest co-host Moensch Micha — formerly known as Brother Freedom, a Plum Village monk for 14 years. Together, they reflect on a season rich with spontaneous, soulful dialogues exploring themes of mastery, mindfulness, and emergence. Mich…

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Heart Sutra Fragment 3: Introduction & Reading by Mushim Ikeda 11:22

4M ago11:22

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Mushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners and with people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, California, she is an author …

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The Three Jewels (Episode #89) 1:22:22

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 89 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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The Three Jewels (Episode #89) 1:22:22

4M ago1:22:22

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 89 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Grow Up in the Dharma with Mushim Patricia Ikeda 54:53

5M ago54:53

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Secular & Buddhist teacher Mushim Patricia Ikeda in convo with Rev. Liên on how mature practice can help us deal with the current conditions of our world. GUEST Mushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditat…

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Vari McLuskie - Joyfully Facilitating 52:04

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In this episode we join UK Dharma Teacher, Vari McLuskie, on the final day of the Joyfully Facilitating retreat at Shallowford, as she shows why sangha-building is our highest career and offers practical wisdom on cultivating interbeing, holding compassionate space, and sustaining ourselves - and our sanghas - over the journey of practice. For info…

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Murray Corke - Joyfully Facilitating 45:05

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In this episode we join UK Dharma Teacher, Murray Corke, at the Sangha Facilitators’ Retreat in Shallowford, as he unpacks why sangha is the whole of the spiritual life and offers tips from his own experience for nurturing strong, flexible communities of practice. For information about Plum Village UK and our work as a community, visit https://plum…

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The Four Immeasurable Minds (Episode #88) 1:33:35

5M ago1:33:35

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 88 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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The Four Immeasurable Minds (Episode #88) 1:33:35

5M ago1:33:35

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 88 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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The Noble Eightfold Path (Episode #87) 1:31:43

5M ago1:31:43

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 87 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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The Noble Eightfold Path (Episode #87) 1:31:43

5M ago1:31:43

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 87 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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S3 E6: The Courage to Be and Act with Dima Golyk 49:57

5M ago49:57

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In this episode of Mindful Conversations, Calvin and Micha welcome musician and tech professional Dima Golyk, who shares how he rediscovered his passion for music after an early discouragement. Inspired by a life-changing retreat, Dima committed to writing and performing heartfelt songs, blending spiritual insights from meditation and mindfulness p…

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June Tanoue Reads "Dwell Nowhere and Browse That" 4:39

5M ago4:39

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June Kaililani Tanoue, Kumu Hula, reads her blog post, "Dwell Nowhere and Browse That." Listen as she reflects on a conversation with her husband Roshi Robert Joshin Althouse. Together they are cofounders of Zen Life & Meditation Center of Chicago. You can find the written piece on the Halau i Ka Pono website. About June June Ryushin Tanoue, B.S., …

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Are You Sure? (Episode #86) 1:21:39

6M ago1:21:39

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 86 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Are You Sure? (Episode #86) 1:21:39

6M ago1:21:39

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 86 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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S3 E5: Embracing the New Era of Transformation with Simone Overath 54:15

6M ago54:15

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In this enlightening conversation, we’re joined by Simone Overath, a spiritual guide and intuitive writer whose bestselling card decks, Transformation Code, channel symbols for the new era. Simone shares her journey into higher consciousness—beginning with intuitive writing and vivid visual downloads—and how she now receives and interprets powerful…

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Hula As Resistance w/ June Tanoue 35:44

6M ago35:44

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June Kaililani Tanoue, Kumu Hula, talks about how to practice observing our thoughts rather than holding onto them, whether times are easy or tough. Hear about how June started Halau I Ka Pono as an offshoot of the Zen Life & Meditation Center after she moved to Chicago, and how Hula is the dance of being a pillar in one's community. About June Jun…

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Zen: Meaning in Simplicity (Episode #85) 1:36:33

6M ago1:36:33

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 85 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Zen: Meaning in Simplicity (Episode #85) 1:36:33

6M ago1:36:33

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 85 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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S3 E4: The Healing Power of Your Voice 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

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In this episode of Mindful Conversations, hosts Calvin, Michael welcome special guest Simone Niles, an expert in voice healing and transformation. The discussion explores the profound impact of the voice on self-expression, healing, and emotional well-being. Simone shares her personal journey of discovering the therapeutic nature of singing, emphas…

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Season 4 Premiere: Engaged Asian American/Asian Diaspora Buddhism for Our Times 28:55

6M ago28:55

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In the season 4 premiere, Rev. Liên Shutt and Rev. Dana Takagi discuss the need to continue to forward Asian American and Asian Diaspora Buddhist voices in these tumultuous times. Thank you to everyone who has listened so far, and continue to tune in! It's not too late to take our listener survey! Respond by March 21st and get access to an exclusiv…

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Present Moment (Episode #84) 1:38:50

7M ago1:38:50

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 84 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Present Moment (Episode #84) 1:38:50

7M ago1:38:50

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 84 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this install…

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Season 3 Compilation - A Beautiful Web of Asian Heritage Buddhists 13:10

7M ago13:10

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On season 3, we co-created and witnessed an amazing example of how the Net of Indra weaves and connects. We heard from 13 Buddhist practitioners and teachers of Asian American or Asian Diaspora heritage, and in their own words, spoke to what the AA/AD Buddhist experience is for them. Season 3 is officially a wrap! Thank you to everyone who listened…

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S3 E3: Mindful Contagion and the Power of Zero 52:38

7M ago52:38

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In this lively conversation, Calvin, Shamash, and Micha explore how one calm, mindful person can profoundly influence others—like Thich Nhat Hanh’s peaceful presence or the way dolphins recognize mindful trainers. They discuss how mindfulness is contagious, how we all share vibrations that entrain one another, and why stepping into true presence ca…

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Breath, Perfect Harmony, and a History More Beautiful and More Terrible w/ Rev. Dana Takagi 12:37

7M ago12:37

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Rev Dana follows up on her dharma talk from the last episode dropped on February 18th. She adds to her perspective on the current historical conditions of our time in the United States, talks about breath practice, and offers a chant she's used often for the dying, from Thich Nhat Hanh. Check out the 2011 book Dana discusses in this episode: More B…

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Widening Our View and The Challenge of Seeing Perfection w/ Rev. Dana Takagi 30:46

7M ago30:46

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Hello, listeners of Opening Dharma Access, for February, we're doing things a little bit different by offering you some meditations and Dharma talks on current conditions as 2025 brings to the United States a whole bunch of difficult circumstances: the L.A. fires; the current administration. This dharma talk is from co-host Rev. Dana Takagi. Dana s…

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S3 E2: Going Deeper into Emergence 55:43

7M ago55:43

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Podcast Summary: Episode 2 - Going Deeper into Emergence In this episode, the hosts explore the concept of "emergence," discussing its meaning, philosophical roots, and manifestations in life and nature. They begin with a lighthearted introduction, welcoming guest co-host Brother Freedom, who shares his surprise at being invited for an entire seaso…

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Meditation on Safety with Rev. Liên Shutt 20:25

8M ago20:25

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Meditation to find stability in the midst of current threats in our world: nationally, world-wide, and with climate justice. -- Given at EBMC BIPOC Sangha REV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a recognized leader in the movement that breaks through the wall of American white-centered convert Buddhism to welcome people of all backgrounds into a contemporary…

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The Eight Realizations of Great Beings – Part Two (Episode #83) 1:57:33

8M ago1:57:33

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🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 83 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This installmen…

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The Eight Realizations of Great Beings – Part Two (Episode #83) 1:57:33

8M ago1:57:33

1:57:33

🎟 Get tickets to the live podcast episode in London. Welcome to episode 83 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. This installmen…

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Talk: Healing in Time & Space with Rev. Liên Shutt 34:17

8M ago34:17

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Hello, listeners of Opening Dharma Access, for February, we're doing things a little bit different by offering you some meditations and Dharma talks on current conditions as 2025 brings to the United States a whole bunch of difficult circumstances: the L.A. fires; the inauguration. NOTE: This talk was given at a BIPOC group, addressing specific fea…