A talk I gave in Germany in 2024.

Hardcore Zen

The Samadhi of Receiving & Using the Self

Do Buddhists believe in the power of prayer?

The Power of Prayer

What does "Turn the light around and shine it inward" mean?

Dogen's Meditation Instructions

Cultivating Non-Attachment to Family & Friends

There's a bar in Tokyo run by Buddhist monks. Is that even allowed??

A Monk Walks Into a Bar...

What is "I-less abiding," and do you need it in your practice?

I-Less Abiding

Here's what my teacher said about death in Buddhism.

Mortality & Death in Buddhism

You can learn a lot from being totally dependent.

What 5 Nights in Hospital Taught Me

A talk from Bonn, Germany on Sept. 13, 2022. Buddhists use the word "ignorance" a lot. But what does "ignorance" mean in the Buddhist context?

Primordial Ignorance

What's the difference between you, your toilet, and the universe?

Buddha As a Toilet

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism