Emily on distractions; the desire to run away to the mountains to find peace and quite, the nature right here in the city, and why we should all be grateful for the person on the cushion next to us who just farted
Erik Andersen - Happiness
Drawing on research from positive psychology and a reading from Huangbo, Erik Andersen talks happiness; what it is, how to get it, and why it's really not the point so don't worry about it.
Dave Cuomo - Fundamental Self Worth
Dave and the sangha talk why self worth is inherent and why self esteem is pointless, then throw in a little Carl Rogers self actualization theory and a reading of Huangbo on "One Mind" just for good measure.
Nina Snow - Small Batch Artisan Mindfulness
Nina and the sangha talk about where our food comes from, McMindfulness, and of course Dogen.
Craig French - Guide to a Happy, Healthy Lay Practice
Craig lays out the pillars of home Zen practice and the sangha discusses what it means to be a Buddhist (or any kind or "ist")
Colleen Schneider - Being Time
Colleen discusses Dogen's "Being Time" and navigating the anxieties of big life changes
Emily Eslami - Am I Doing This Right?
Emily and the sangha discuss the intricacies of an objectless, goalless meditation
Emma Roy - What is there to master?
Emma Roy discusses the conundrum of goalessness and judgement in zen roles and ranking.
Jataka Tales w/ Michele Roldan-Shaw
Michele reads from and discusses her books series of jataka tales with the sangha.
You can find her books at https://www.micheleroldanshaw.com
Dave Cuomo - Be Your (Not) Self
The sangha discusses how Zen and the existential needs of America.
Gesshin Greenwood - Bow First, Ask Questions Later
Gesshin Greenwood talks about life as a nun in Japan with a reading from her new book, Bow First, Ask Questions Later. Recorded live at ACZC.
Curtis Fabens - Clarity, Purpose, & Joy
Curtis Fabens discusses finding clarity, purpose, & joy. Recorded live at Angel City Zen Center.