
"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 | 7 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySpirituality | |||

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
Zen teacher Kathy Park joins host Tuck Leong to explore applied Buddhism, daily life Zen practice, and living the Great Vow.
Discover how Korean Zen teachings invite us to embody mindfulness, compassion, and clarity in the world.
Inspired by today’... more
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Across episodes, conversations center on practical Zen for daily life, emphasizing language, perception, and embodied practice. Guests explore how Zen teaching—often expressed through Koans, poetry, and the notion of a “don't know” mind—illuminates ordinary moments, relationships, and social engagement. Expect thoughtful discussions on how awakening shows up in actions, community life, and personal struggles, with a calm, compassionate tone and a focus on applying ancient wisdom to modern challenges. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on language as both tool and obstacle in practice, and on fostering awakened action within sangha communities and everyday interactions.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. SK Teoh
2. Jason Quinn
3. Kathy Park
4. Tim Colohan
5. Rebecca Otte
6. Bobby Rhodes
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