Greater Boston Zen Center Podcast
GBZC member James Lopata (Masters of Theological Studies) speaks about the history of Zen.
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Julie Nelson speaks about bringing all off ourselves to our practice, even our anger. (June 9, 2023)
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Julie Nelson comments on a case from the Book of Equanimity. (May 26, 2023)
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Julie Nelson speaks about why we get distracted from doing things that are important to us. (May 19, 2023)
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Julie Nelson speaks about what our Zen practice can say about a grumpy mood. (May 10, 2023)
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Julie Nelson speaks about Raihai Tokuzui, written in the medieval times by the founder of Soto Zen. (May 7, 2023)
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Julie Nelson reflects on the difference between using time and being time. (May 5, 2023)
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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)
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Julie Nelson speaks about the story of Nanin pouring tea, at the April GBZC sesshin. (April 21, 2023) (No discussion)
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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 zendo forms (our rituals concerning how we walk, sit, chant, etc.), why we do them, and why we also investigate them. (A demo that may be hard to follow on audio begins at 17:30. Lively discussion resumes at 36:30). (September 10, 2022)