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Living Zen
484 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsSpontaneous Zen talks given in the Rinzai tradition by Ven. Eshu Martin, abbot of the Victoria Zen Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada. www.zenwest.ca
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Episodes
Question and Response Period - Tuesday June 12, 2012
June 21, 2012 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca If you are interested in getting started in Zen Practice, check out our Online Orientation to Zen Practice Program http://www.zenwest.ca/online-zen/...
Growing Up Together - Tuesday June 12, 2012
June 17, 2012 15:59 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca If you are interested in getting started in Zen Practice, check out our Online Orientation to Zen Practice Program http://www.zenwest.ca/online-zen/...
Clarifying Self, Dissolving Self - Tuesday June 5, 2012
June 08, 2012 19:50 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca If you are interested in getting started in Zen Practice, check out our Online Orientation to Zen Practice Program http://www.zenwest.ca/online-zen/...
Question and Response Period - Tuesday May 22, 2012
May 28, 2012 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
The Development of Trust in Practice - Tuesday May 22, 2012
May 25, 2012 04:21 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Compassion for All Beings - Tuesday May 8, 2012
May 11, 2012 16:01 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Question and Response Period - Tuesday April 24, 2012
May 02, 2012 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Bursting Forth - Tuesday April 24, 2012
April 29, 2012 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Having Nothing to Do - Tuesday April 17, 2012
April 25, 2012 13:45 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Question and Response Period - Tuesday April 10, 2012
April 15, 2012 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Beyond Masks, Who Are You? - Tuesday April 10, 2012
April 12, 2012 03:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Question and Response Period - Tuesday March 20, 2012
April 01, 2012 14:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Differentiation and Unification - Tuesday March 20, 2012
March 27, 2012 14:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Question and Response Period - Tuesday March 13, 2012
March 23, 2012 14:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
No Self, Straight Up - Tuesday March 13, 2012
March 19, 2012 14:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Question and Response Period - Tuesday March 6, 2012
March 15, 2012 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Complete As You Are - Tuesday March 6, 2012
March 12, 2012 21:16 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Living Off the Map - Tuesday February 21, 2012
February 29, 2012 15:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Unconditioned Love - Tuesday February 14, 2012
February 26, 2012 06:41 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Between Aversion and Indulgence - Tuesday February 7, 2012
February 15, 2012 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Awakening - What it's All About - Sunday February 5, 2012
February 11, 2012 16:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Mirror of Form - Tuesday January 31, 2012
February 07, 2012 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Awakening Together - Sunday January 29, 2012
February 02, 2012 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Entering the Gates of Practice - Tuesday January 24, 2012
January 30, 2012 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
The Value of Virtuous Companions - Sunday January 22, 2012
January 23, 2012 15:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Crisis of Self in Practice - Sunday January 15, 2012
January 17, 2012 20:47 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Meditation in Context - Tuesday January 10, 2012
January 13, 2012 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 48 Kanfeng's One Road - Sunday January 8, 2012
January 09, 2012 15:24 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Harmonious Relationship - Tuesday January 3, 2012
January 05, 2012 19:04 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 47 Doushuai’s Three Barriers - Sunday December 18, 2011
December 19, 2011 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 46 Shishuang: "Go Beyond the Top of a Pole" - Sunday December 11, 2011
December 12, 2011 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Awakening Day - Tuesday December 6, 2011
December 08, 2011 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 45 Wuzu: "Who Is This Other?" - Sunday December 4, 2011
December 04, 2011 23:31 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 44 Bajiao's Staff - Sunday November 20, 2011
November 24, 2011 23:48 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Object Thinking Creates Suffering - November 15, 2011
November 18, 2011 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 43 Shoushan's Zhubi - Sunday November 13, 2011
November 15, 2011 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Resisting the Unknown - Tuesday November 8, 2011
November 11, 2011 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 42 Manjushri and the Young Woman in Samadhi (Part 2) - Sunday November 6, 2011
November 07, 2011 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Easy Practice, Difficult Practice - Tuesday November 1, 2011
November 03, 2011 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 42 Manjushri and the Young Woman in Samadhi (Part 1)- Sunday October 30, 2011
October 30, 2011 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Emotional Acceptance - Tuesday October 25, 2011
October 27, 2011 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 41 Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest - Sunday October 23, 2011
October 24, 2011 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 40 Guishan Kicks Over the Water Bottle - Sunday October 16, 2011
October 19, 2011 07:19 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Patience and Habit - Tuesday October 11, 2011
October 14, 2011 21:40 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Transforming Fear - Tuesday October 4, 2011
October 08, 2011 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 39: Yunmen "You Have Misspoken" - Sunday October 2, 2011
October 04, 2011 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Letting Go of the Burden of Self - Tuesday September 27, 2011
September 30, 2011 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Case 38 Wuzu: A Buffalo Passes Through the Window - Sunday September 25, 2011
September 26, 2011 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBMumonkan - The Gateless Barrier The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app on the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Interdependent Origination - Tuesday September 20, 2011
September 22, 2011 17:31 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca
Awareness:The Foundation of Transformation - Tuesday September 13, 2011
September 15, 2011 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBZen Open House Talks The Victoria Zen Centre is a federally registered charity in Canada that provides training and education in Zen Buddhism. If you enjoy this podcast, please rate it, review it, and share it with a friend that you think will enjoy it as much as you did. Please consider purchasing the Living Zen-podcast app from the iTunes app store! www.zenwest.ca