Travel Afar, Journey Within
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The title of this episode is drawn from a Zen Buddhist text. As we close the year, I aim to do so with a meaningful opening to the world and the planet, inspiring a vision of unity and peace. In today’s new consciousness, traveling has become much more than relaxation, entertainment, or cultural exploration. A new dimension has emerged—travel as a catalyst for personal transformation and positive impact. Specific travel agencies now offer experiences designed to create change in your life while leaving a meaningful footprint where you go. As my guest, Jennifer Holmes,...
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Adapting Mind and Body for Conscious Evolution
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Life is made of continuous changes, both in nature and in human reality. Throughout history, humans have adapted to the planet’s transformations.
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I Meditate. So, What’s next?
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Meditation is simply a tool not an end. In these challenging times, the need for inner peace, grounding, and centering in our lives—and for our mental health—has never been greater.
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Before Being Healthy, We Must Be Alive
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We all know that the era we live in is about breaking free from the dualistic mindset that traps us in suffering. However, this is not easy.
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Deaf Poetry in the New consciousness--Expanding our Reality
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Let’s revisit our connection to language and expand our understanding of reality. We all know that language shapes our minds and the way we perceive the world.
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Befriending the Spirit Realm
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The planet’s frequency shift, combined with geological and astrophysical phenomena, forces us to rethink our reality and our relationship with ourselves and the universe.
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Make Your “Why” Matters
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We all speak of “oneness” yet tend to divide our lives into categories like work life, family life, social life, personal life, hobbies, and so on.
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Leadership & Higher Realms of Possibilities
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We already know that beyond gender and social attributes, there are energy types within all of us that are referred to as Feminine and Masculine. In a different context, we could call them Yin and Yang. However, knowing is not enough.
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Embracing Leadership--A journey
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This month’s episode is about "surrendering, healing, transmuting, forgiveness, being compassionate, and embracing your leadership.
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"Self-Discovery Wisdom" - A journey
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This month's episode is about remarkable individuals, like Sara Troy, who are dedicated to "being in service" to humanity through their unique talents and intuition.
info_outlineAt the core of the new consciousness in Western societies is the idea of self-transformation that has become the common denominator to all disciplines concerned with the development of human potential. If we truly want a better world, we need to change ourselves first and be aligned with who we truly are and our life missions. Jason Quinn, a Zen teacher at the Kwan Um School of Zen, nicely demystifies Zen to make the basic concepts and practice accessible to everyone. At the center of Zen is the fundamental question of who am I? that goes beyond cultural, social, political, religious, and philosophical differences. Who am I? is the beginning of your inner journey to awakening and self-realization. Zen is not limited to sitting meditation but more about how you relate in a peaceful way to yourself, the world, and situations you are faced with. The practice of Zen is to remind you that you are already enlightened and need to wake up to it. The journey is within and so empowering in many ways. Listen to this episode with a cup of tea and open your mind to a way of piercing the ordinary for self-transformation. The greatest gift you can give to the world is when you [attain] who you truly are and manifest that. Zen master Bon Soeng.
Jason Quinn JDPSN grew up in California and began practicing Zen in 1997 with the Kwan Um School of Zen in Seattle. He lived at the Providence Zen Center for ten years, where he held various staff positions, including Abbot. He trained as a monk for nine years, during which he sat many long summer and winter Kyol Che retreats, and took part in retreats around the world. Since 2001, Jason has worked with hundreds of people, helping them to strengthen their Zen practice and create a path for a more clear and compassionate life. Jason studied under Zen Master Dae Kwang for 16 years and received inka (authorized to lead retreats and give koan interviews) in 2015 and is a teacher at the Empty Gate Zen Center and for the Kwan Um School Online Sangha. He now lives in Santa Clara, CA with his wife, son, and daughter. Jason is the author of the book, No-Nonsense Zen for Beginners. You can find his teaching videos on his YouTube channel.