Cosmopolitan Zen
Shining Bright Lotus Meditation SocietyBringing together the best from the many diverse forms of Zen, Theravada, Mahamudra, Developmental Psychology and Integral Theory, Cosmopolitan Zen offers a broad inclusive vision of 21st Century Zen Buddhism. Hosted By Ekai Joel Kreisberg.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityBuddhism | |||
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Latest Episodes
In this talk, originally made for Hollow Bones Zen, Ekai explains that Mondo Zen is not just a facilitation process but an ongoing path that blends genuine insight with emotional maturity, rooted in zazen, koan practice, and community support. The fi... more
Ekai Roshi explains the Zen koan “Does this clear, deep heart-mind come and go?” and emphasizes that while awakened awareness (clear, deep heart-mind) is ever-present, our sense of self or ego “comes and goes” and often obscures it. Meditation practi... more
Spirituality and Spiritual Identity - Roshi Ekai Joel Kreisberg - FPP25 - October 18th, 2025
The talk introduces a six-week Shining Bright Lotus series on Junpo Roshi and Keith Martin-Smith’s When the Buddha Needs Therapy, exploring how Buddhism can... more
How to Work with Emotional Koans - Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi - February 21st, 2026
Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi explains that traditional Rinzai koan training, systematized by Hakuin Ekaku, treats awakening (kensho) as the starting point of practice. J... more
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Apple Podcasts | #245 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Norway/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  New Zealand/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism |
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