Julie Nelson reflects on the difference between using time and being time. (May 5, 2023)

Greater Boston Zen Center Podcast

(Short) Time

GBZC member Julie Nelson (sensei) speaks about Zen stories and koans, both classical and contemporary.

Zen Stories and Koans

GBZC member James Lopata (Masters of Theological Studies) speaks about the history of Zen.

The History of Zen

Julie Nelson speaks about bringing all off ourselves to our practice, even our anger. (June 9, 2023)

(Short) Clear Anger

Julie Nelson comments on a case from the Book of Equanimity. (May 26, 2023)

(Short) The True Person of No Rank

Julie Nelson speaks about why we get distracted from doing things that are important to us. (May 19, 2023)

(Short) Distraction

Julie Nelson speaks about what our Zen practice can say about a grumpy mood. (May 10, 2023)

(Short) Grumpy

Julie Nelson speaks about Raihai Tokuzui, written in the medieval times by the founder of Soto Zen. (May 7, 2023)

Dogen's Feminist Views

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)

(Short) Bypassing Through Oneness

Julie Nelson speaks about the story of Nanin pouring tea, at the April GBZC sesshin. (April 21, 2023) (No discussion)

The Empty Teacup

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism

Welcome to our podcast coming to you from the Greater Boston Zen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  We are a sangha-led sangha, and our podcasts (beginning in 2024) feature talks given by knowledgeable sangha members and guest speakers, often accompanied by group discussion. For more information about our sangha go to our website: bostonzen.org.

(Short) Time

Greater Boston Zen Center Podcast

More episodes from "Greater Boston Zen Center Podcast"

Zen Stories and Koans

The History of Zen

(Short) Clear Anger

(Short) The True Person of No Rank

(Short) Distraction

(Short) Grumpy

Dogen's Feminist Views

(Short) Time

(Short) Bypassing Through Oneness

The Empty Teacup