Greater Boston Zen Center Podcast
GBZC member James Lopata (Masters of Theological Studies) speaks about the history of Zen.
info_outline (Short) Clear AngerGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson speaks about bringing all off ourselves to our practice, even our anger. (June 9, 2023)
info_outline (Short) The True Person of No RankGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson comments on a case from the Book of Equanimity. (May 26, 2023)
info_outline (Short) DistractionGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson speaks about why we get distracted from doing things that are important to us. (May 19, 2023)
info_outline (Short) GrumpyGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson speaks about what our Zen practice can say about a grumpy mood. (May 10, 2023)
info_outline Dogen's Feminist ViewsGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson speaks about Raihai Tokuzui, written in the medieval times by the founder of Soto Zen. (May 7, 2023)
info_outline (Short) TimeGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson reflects on the difference between using time and being time. (May 5, 2023)
info_outline (Short) Bypassing Through OnenessGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson talks about the danger of holding to a romantic ideal of merger, whether in regard to a life partner or a spiritual teacher. (April 28, 2023)
info_outline The Empty TeacupGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson speaks about the story of Nanin pouring tea, at the April GBZC sesshin. (April 21, 2023) (No discussion)
info_outline (Short) No ComplaintsGreater Boston Zen Center Podcast
Julie Nelson discusses whether it is possible to be grateful in any circumstances, in a way that is not just spiritual bypassing. (April 14, 2023)
info_outlineJulie Nelson speaks about our thoughts of gain and loss, and right and wrong. The text is Case 26 of The Gateless Gate, "Fayan Points to the Bamboo Screens." (September 18, 2021)