Latest Bodhidharma Podcast Episodes
Black and White
Knot Zen - December 14, 2020 16:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
A Man of Great Strength
Knot Zen - December 08, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Thanksgiving Special 2020: Joshu is Thankful
Knot Zen - November 26, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Thanksgiving Special 2020: Joshu is Thankful
Knot Zen - November 26, 2020 15:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Man Dies The Great Death
Knot Zen - November 24, 2020 01:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
The Dharma King
Knot Zen - November 17, 2020 02:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Joshu Pumps His Fist
Knot Zen - November 09, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsJoshu comes across some hermits throwing a fist. Is it out of respect, a threat, a fist-bump? None of the above? All of the above? The Gang explores Joshu's seeming different take on two hermits doing the same action and where the water is deep and shallow. How would you respond to being ...
17,18 ... 19, 20,
Knot Zen - November 02, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThe Gang does some quickmaffs in counting Yunmen's cards and examines why he'd use such specific numbers as an answer to a monk's question. One two, skip a few, how far do you want to go? Welcome to the Sangha.
17,18 ... 19, 20,
Knot Zen - November 02, 2020 21:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Dongshan's "Two Birds Contend" (re-upload)
Knot Zen - November 02, 2020 21:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMan got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?'" - Kurt Vonnegut This week, The Gang gets maybe more than they can swallow as they explore Dongshan's exchange with a monk on this question of "why, why, why?" Regardless of whether it be like dis or it don't, Dongshan says 'it is for your benefit'....
Halloween Special: Foyan's Ghosts
Knot Zen - October 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsSpook alert! Join in for Knot Zen's first Halloween episode where The Gang discusses a ghost story told by Zen Master Foyan and whether the protagonist get tricked or treated by two scary ghosts. Who has the right to the candy in the bag? Are you the candy? Are you the basket? What can you e...
Dongshan's 'Two Birds Contend'
Knot Zen - October 26, 2020 19:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings"Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?'" - Kurt Vonnegut This week, The Gang gets maybe more than they can swallow as they explore Dongshan's exchange with a monk on this question of "why, why, why?" Regardless of whether it be like dis or it don't, Dongshan says 'it is for your benefit'...
Man Up In A Tree
Knot Zen - October 19, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's... why is he doing that...? This week, The Gang chews on this strange hypothetical in the 5th Case of the infamous Mumonkan where a man is hanging from a tree by... his mouth? Get a taste of whether this Case has to do with trusting oneself and why on Earth th...
Deshan's Bundle
Knot Zen - October 12, 2020 21:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsBlue Cliff Record: Case 4 The Gang picks up Deshan's story where they left off in Episode 5: Ryutan's Candle. Somebody warn Zen Master Guishan: Deshan's coming to visit! Looks like Deshan ain't lettin' nothing stop him from having his showdown with the old man, and he comes crashing in befo...
Joshu Checks Out A Woman
Knot Zen - October 06, 2020 13:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsOh no! In Mumonkan’s Case 11, an elderly woman seems to be schooling all the monks on their way home! This is far from the first time that the elders of China ask tricky questions to the poor young monks! Go straight ahead as The Gang investigates Joshu’s investigation: fighting fire with fire...
The Extraordinary Affair
Knot Zen - September 30, 2020 13:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIt’s the 26th Case of the Blue Cliff Record: A monk gets hit, where does it land and why...Dharma combat, extordinary affairs...all the fun stuff
The Capital City
Knot Zen - September 22, 2020 02:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhere did they come from, why did they go??? This week, The Gang invites Zen Master Ming from the capital, but apparently it would miss him. :( Join in and maybe you’ll be able to bring Ming out of his shell!
The Hermit Of The Lotus Flower Peak
Knot Zen - September 14, 2020 20:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
The Three Barriers
Knot Zen - September 08, 2020 21:22 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
The Three Barriers
Knot Zen - September 08, 2020 21:22 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Knowing How To Beat The Drum
Knot Zen - September 01, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Nansen's Cat
Knot Zen - August 24, 2020 19:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
That's Your Tiger
Knot Zen - August 17, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Guiding and Aiding Living Beings
Knot Zen - August 10, 2020 14:41 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Guiding and Aiding Living Beings
Knot Zen - August 10, 2020 14:41 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Yunmen - "It May Be Okay"
Knot Zen - August 04, 2020 11:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Yunmen's "The Body Exposed"
Knot Zen - July 20, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
Scornful Revilement
Knot Zen - July 13, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhat to do when the haters hate, hate, hate? Do Zen Masters teach shaking it off? The Gang investigates this question as they examine the excerpt from the Diamond Sutra about the scorn of others for wicked deeds! Is anyone beyond redeemable? Are you? Welcome to the Sangha.
How Does One Speak
Knot Zen - July 06, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsKnot Zen: an episodic podcast that tackles Zen, Daoism, and other things not related to Zen!
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