Zencare Podcast
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsListen to dharma talks from the teachers and guest teachers of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Buddhist teachings are woven into topics such as contemplative care, engaged Buddhism, social change, meditation and stillness, dealing with addiction, being with suffering, and the arts and challenges of care for the self and others.
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You Will Want To Remember This | Robert Chodo Campbell
May 06, 2020 12:37 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB“In the world, there is nothing that is not your practice. How vast is your role? Who will you embrace in this suffering world?” Sensei Chodo Campbell gives a dharma talk on the state of the sangha in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown: students of the Foundations course unable to meet patients and nursing […] The post You Will Want To Remember This | Robert Chodo Campbell appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
ZenTalks: What Happens To Delusion When You Recognize It? | Koshin Paley Ellison
April 29, 2020 13:20 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB"The constant learning of this time is: how do we want to be and how do we meet each challenge, particularly in our minds?" As the center adapts to a post-pandemic virtual existence, Sensei Koshin addresses the realities New Yorkers are facing in response to Covid-19. These harrowing tales highlight the practice of bearing witness
What Happens To Delusion When You Recognize It? | Koshin Paley Ellison
April 29, 2020 13:20 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB“The constant learning of this time is: how do we want to be and how do we meet each challenge, particularly in our minds?” As the center adapts to a post-pandemic virtual existence, Sensei Koshin addresses the realities New Yorkers are facing in response to Covid-19. These harrowing tales highlight the practice of bearing witness […] The post What Happens To Delusion When You Recognize It? | Koshin Paley Ellison appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Getting Lost Is The Practice | Martin Aylward
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB“There is a lot of talk in dharma practice about stillness, peace and perfect alignment with life — there’s something beautiful about invoking that possibility but it often contrasts very much with the lack of peace one might feel. How often do we judge that lack of peace as something that shouldn’t be happening?” […] The post Getting Lost Is The Practice | Martin Aylward appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
ZenTalks: Getting Lost Is The Practice | Martin Aylward
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB“There is a lot of talk in dharma practice about stillness, peace and perfect alignment with life — there’s something beautiful about invoking that possibility but it often contrasts very much with the lack of peace one might feel. How often do we judge that lack of peace as something that shouldn’t be happening?” Originally
ZenTalks: Finding Generosity in the Midst of Crisis | Sensei Koshin
April 15, 2020 11:01 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB"What would it be like to say, with some humor, 'Ah, who cares if I am uncomfortable?' This whole world is uncomfortable! How do we find the softness and tenderness for that fear but not live in reaction to it?" In a recent virtual dharma talk, Sensei Koshin discusses the struggles the sangha has been
Finding Generosity in the Midst of Crisis | Koshin Paley Ellison
April 15, 2020 11:01 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB“What would it be like to say, with some humor, ‘Ah, who cares if I am uncomfortable?’ This whole world is uncomfortable! How do we find the softness and tenderness for that fear but not live in reaction to it?” In a recent virtual dharma talk, Sensei Koshin discusses the struggles the sangha has been […] The post Finding Generosity in the Midst of Crisis | Koshin Paley Ellison appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
ZenPoems: The First Free Women by Matty Weingast with Marie Howe, Victoria Redel, Tenku Ruff and Sebene Selassie
April 06, 2020 20:06 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIn a recent book launch, Marie Howe, Victoria Redel, Tenku Ruff and Sebene Selassie read poetry from “The First Free Women: Poems of the Early Buddhist Nuns” by Matty Weingast. Composed around the Buddha’s lifetime, the Therigatha (Verses of the Elder Nuns) contains poems of princesses and courtesans, tired wives of arranged marriages and the […] The post ZenPoems: The First Free Women by Matty Weingast with Marie Howe, Victoria Redel, Tenku Ruff and Sebene Selassie appeared first on New Yo...
How Do You Practice Beginner’s Mind? | Koshin Paley Ellison
April 01, 2020 15:59 - 24 minutes - 34 MB“The beauty of this practice is that you can feel your feelings without identifying who you are by what you are feeling.” The Zen Masters of old would teach that those without preferences had their path laid out before them. Easier said than done! How do we soften the clinging to our preferences so that […] The post How Do You Practice Beginner’s Mind? | Koshin Paley Ellison appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
How Do You Practice Beginner’s Mind
April 01, 2020 15:59 - 24 minutes - 34 MB“The beauty of this practice is that you can feel your feelings without identifying who you are by what you are feeling.” The Zen Masters of old would teach that those without preferences had their path laid out before them. Easier said than done! How do we soften the clinging to our preferences so that
Sensei Koshin: Widening The Circle Of Who We Are
March 23, 2020 18:37 - 26 minutes - 37 MB"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us "Universe", a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest — a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness." - Albert Einstein In this talk, Sensei Koshin shares his thoughts on the idea of self-compassion, and "practicing at
Widening The Circle Of Who We Are | Koshin Paley Ellison
March 23, 2020 18:37 - 26 minutes - 37 MB“A human being is a part of the whole, called by us “Universe”, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest — a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.” – Albert Einstein In this talk, Sensei Koshin shares his thoughts on the idea of self-compassion, and “practicing at […] The post Widening The Circle Of Who We Are | Koshin Paley Ellison appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
What Does It Take To Relax Into This Moment? | Robert Chodo Campbell
March 17, 2020 03:45 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB“Learning how to relax is a place of practice.” In this vulnerable dharma talk, Sensei Chodo engages the students in the ancient art of Mondo Zen, or dialogue between teacher and pupil. He first shares a story of a classic zen teacher/student interaction and then queries: what does it take to relax into this moment […] The post What Does It Take To Relax Into This Moment? | Robert Chodo Campbell appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
What Does It Take To Relax Into This Moment?
March 17, 2020 03:45 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB“Learning how to relax is a place of practice.” In this vulnerable dharma talk, Sensei Chodo engages the students in the ancient art of Mondo Zen, or dialogue between teacher and pupil. He first shares a story of a classic zen teacher/student interaction and then queries: what does it take to relax into this moment
Slowing Down and Being In The Time Of Your Life
March 13, 2020 22:50 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB“No one can live your life except you. No one can live my life except me” - Maezumi Roshi In this recent talk, Sensei Chodo discusses a heart opening experience with an unexpected teacher, appreciating the miracle of natural-born abilities, and finding practice in the middle of New York City. The dharma talk is then
Slowing Down and Being In The Time Of Your Life | Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C
March 13, 2020 22:50 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB“No one can live your life except you. No one can live my life except me” – Maezumi Roshi In this recent talk, Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C discusses a heart opening experience with an unexpected teacher, appreciating the miracle of natural-born abilities, and finding practice in the middle of New York City. The […] The post Slowing Down and Being In The Time Of Your Life | Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Slowing Down and Being In The Time Of Your Life | Robert Chodo Campbell
March 13, 2020 22:50 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB“No one can live your life except you. No one can live my life except me” - Maezumi Roshi In this recent talk, Sensei Chodo discusses a heart opening experience with an unexpected teacher, appreciating the miracle of natural-born abilities, and finding practice in the middle of New York City. The dharma talk is then
Winter Sesshin 2020: Realizing Awakeness
February 25, 2020 14:00 - 31.3 MBA talk by Sensei Chodo The post Winter Sesshin 2020: Realizing Awakeness appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Winter Sesshin 2020: Sad Buddha, Grumpy Buddha, Grateful Buddha
February 24, 2020 14:00 - 39.2 MBA talk from Sensei Shinzan The post Winter Sesshin 2020: Sad Buddha, Grumpy Buddha, Grateful Buddha appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Winter Sesshin 2020: Going Home
February 23, 2020 14:00 - 32.8 MBA talk from Sensei Dai-En The post Winter Sesshin 2020: Going Home appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Winter Sesshin 2020: Ichi-go Ichi-e
February 22, 2020 14:00 - 31.3 MBA talk from Sensei Koshin The post Winter Sesshin 2020: Ichi-go Ichi-e appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Unconditional Love
December 24, 2019 03:45 - 30.2 MBKoshin Sensei remembers Ram Dass and Iron Grinder Liu. The post Unconditional Love appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Summer Sesshin 2019: Stay Open
October 11, 2019 13:00 - 45.7 MBA talk by Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C The post Summer Sesshin 2019: Stay Open appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Summer Sesshin 2019: Legion
October 10, 2019 13:00 - 48.2 MBA talk by Koshin Sensei The post Summer Sesshin 2019: Legion appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Summer Sesshin 2019: What Is The Person Who Doesn’t Have Worries?
October 09, 2019 13:00 - 30.6 MBA talk by Shinzan Sensei The post Summer Sesshin 2019: What Is The Person Who Doesn’t Have Worries? appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Summer Sesshin 2019: Nothing Holy
October 08, 2019 13:00 - 51.2 MBA talk by Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C The post Summer Sesshin 2019: Nothing Holy appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Summer Sesshin 2019: Stay With The Method
October 07, 2019 13:00 - 30.2 MBA talk by Shinzan Palma Sensei The post Summer Sesshin 2019: Stay With The Method appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Summer Sesshin 2019: Reveal It
October 04, 2019 13:00 - 26.2 MBA talk by Koshin Sensei The post Summer Sesshin 2019: Reveal It appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Never Ignore Cause and Effect
August 12, 2019 13:00 - 32.4 MBKoshin Sensei discusses case 2 of the Mumonkan: Baizhang’s fox, karma, and the four noble truths. The post Never Ignore Cause and Effect appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
There’s No End To It
August 05, 2019 13:00 - 56.3 MBA talk by Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C The post There’s No End To It appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Even A Hair’s Breadth of Distance
July 30, 2019 01:44 - 33.4 MBKoshin Sensei discusses case #17 of the Book of Serenity: Hogen’s Hair’s Breadth The post Even A Hair’s Breadth of Distance appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Mind Is Buddha
July 03, 2019 20:17 - 30.7 MBKoshin Sensei discusses case 30 of the Mumonkan, mind, and interrupting the process of identifying with your brain. The post Mind Is Buddha appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Open Your Treasure House
June 14, 2019 13:00 - 33.3 MBA talk by Koshin Sensei The post Open Your Treasure House appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
We’re All Doing It In The Way That We Do It
June 07, 2019 13:00 - 34.1 MBA talk by Chodo Sensei The post We’re All Doing It In The Way That We Do It appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Dropping Down and Widening Out
May 09, 2019 03:14 - 50.6 MBKoshin Sensei discusses taking refuge in the three treasures. The post Dropping Down and Widening Out appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Being With Suffering
April 10, 2019 15:00 - 27.1 MBChodo Sensei discusses the first noble truth. The post Being With Suffering appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
The Great Combo Platter
April 01, 2019 13:00 - 32.6 MBKoshin Sensei discusses the fourth grave precept: not to lie but to tell the truth. The post The Great Combo Platter appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Mara is Prodding You
March 15, 2019 00:16 - 44.5 MBSensei Chodo Robert Campbell GC-C discusses working with teachings we don’t want. References: Magdalene (Marie Howe), Zen Master Raven (Robert Aitken Roshi), Rumi The post Mara is Prodding You appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
We Just Don’t Know How It’s Going to End
March 07, 2019 03:15 - 47.9 MBKoshin Sensei discusses delusion and impermanence The post We Just Don’t Know How It’s Going to End appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
The Medicine We Need
February 20, 2019 18:03 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBKoshin Sensei talks about taking the medicine of practice and how it serves the world. The post The Medicine We Need appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
We Are Never Just One Thing
December 21, 2018 19:12 - 28 minutes - 51.6 MBKoshin Sensei discusses the reach of our actions. The post We Are Never Just One Thing appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Sallie Tisdale on her new book Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying
November 09, 2018 17:47 - 1 hour - 157 MBSallie joined us in NYC to share her insights and answer questions around the dying process. The post Sallie Tisdale on her new book Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Intimacy with Grief
November 09, 2018 17:18 - 45 minutes - 71.4 MBHow can our grief merge with our practice? By Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison The post Intimacy with Grief appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Self Realization
November 05, 2018 00:35 - 22 minutes - 39.8 MBKoshin Sensei speaks on Self Realization. The post Self Realization appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
The Third Grave Precept, Not Misusing Sexuality
November 05, 2018 00:31 - 45 minutes - 82.3 MBKoshin Sensei addresses the Third Grave Precept. The post The Third Grave Precept, Not Misusing Sexuality appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Appreciating all the Teachings
June 22, 2018 17:48 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBAppreciating all the Teachings by Robert Chodo Campbell Chodo Sensei urges us to appreciate our lives and the opportunity to practice together. The post Appreciating all the Teachings appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Dragon Howls and Tiger Roars
June 18, 2018 18:25 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBDragon Howls and Tiger Roars by Koshin Paley Ellison In practice, you are learning how to trust your way, but not your conditioned way. You must realize it for yourself. The post Dragon Howls and Tiger Roars appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
How Do We Just Give?
April 30, 2018 17:21 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn every moment, how can we embody the spirit of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva who hears the cries of the world and takes action? The post How Do We Just Give? appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Zazen for Everybody
March 20, 2018 02:14 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBSitting down and having a meditation practice is one thing, but what you do when you're meditating is what really matters. Can you allow yourself to experience what you’re experiencing when you experience it? The post Zazen for Everybody appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
Innkeeper of the Universe
January 16, 2018 16:28 - 35.6 MBInnkeeper of the Universe by Koshin Paley Ellison The post Innkeeper of the Universe appeared first on New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.