
"The Way of Don't Know" is an engaging podcast series from Kwan Um Zen Online that explores how Zen practice can support our modern, everyday lives. Join our hosts as they engage in inspiring conversations with Zen teachers, answering questions and sharing insights that can be directly experienced in our lives. Each episode offers a unique blend of practical wisdom, personal anecdotes, and profoun... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode, with Knud Rosenmayr, JDPSN, guiding teacher of the Vienna Zen Center, we explore Zen in modern life through different angles: what “meditation” means in today’s Western culture; the role of a teacher; what we call “Buddhist psycholog... more
What if the practice that changes your life isn't the one you want—but the one you need?
In this episode, Bon Sun Sunim, JDPS, shares her Zen journey and the lessons she's learned through meditation, chanting, and self-inquiry. Discover how the ques... more
How can Zen practice help younger generations navigate anxiety, distraction, burnout, and the search for meaning?
In this episode, Zen teacher SK Teoh shares his journey from corporate finance to decades of Zen training and teaching. He reflects on ... more
Zen teacher Jason Quinn JDPSN joins host Viviane Casimir to discuss some Zen expressions, metaphors, and Zen poetry, leading you to your true Self and making Zen a natural part of your daily life.
If you’re ready to turn insight into practice, come ... more
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This show centers on applying Zen practice to everyday life, with guests who are seasoned teachers from the Kwan Um Zen tradition and related Zen communities. Episodes explore practical meditation approaches, how to balance daily responsibilities with spiritual inquiry, and the role of language, ritual, and embodied practice in modern life. A recurring thread is the don't-know mind—an invitation to meet experience directly beyond concepts—and how this attitude can inform everything from work and family to technology, community engagement, and personal growth. The format often blends teaching, personal anecdotes, and accessible exercises that listeners can try in real time, making deep spiritual principles feel approachable and applicable.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Knud Rosenmayr
2. Bon Sun Sunim
3. SK Teoh
4. Jason Quinn
5. Kathy Park
6. Tim Colohan
7. Rebecca Otte
8. Bobby Rhodes
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