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Minnesota Zen Meditation Center - Sunday Talk Archive

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Sunday Talk Archive

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Recent Guests

Nancy Nanshin White
Dharma teacher, long-time practitioner and educator
Mount Equity Zendo / Asanga
Episode: The Dharma as a Fishbowl
Stephanie Wagner
Meditation teacher; Director of Learning and Development at Human; Vajrayana practitioner
Theravada/Vajrayana lineage; Human nonprofit; Theradhar Meditation Community
Episode: How to Be OK When We’re Not Feeling OK
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A revered figure in Vietnamese Zen, contributing significantly to the Zen community in the US
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Episode: Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage

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Jikan Evan Britzius
Host of Sunday Talk Archive; affiliated with Minnesota Zen Meditation Center.
Tim Berkut
Host of the talk session; part of the Sunday Talk Archive team.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Tackling difficult text by Dogen!

    A great explanation of Dogen's Genjo Koan really simplifying the Time-Being concept.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vishal Bad Boy
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • Thank you

    The speakers from Minnesota Zen Center never fail to inspire me. This is a vital resource for deepening my practice, and I thank the people there for their valuable service and uplifting mission that touches so many lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baika08
    United States14 years ago
  • Home Leaving

    Like the talk so far, but it has a hum in the sound that is distracting. I tried adjusting my IMAC but think it's coming from the source.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Olypantr
    United States14 years ago
  • :)

    Easy to listen to,and relaxing

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Slanderwax
    United States15 years ago

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Audiences appreciate the focus on real-life applications—relationships, work, and family life.
Some feedback notes sound quality issues on a few episodes but overall positive reception on guidance and depth of talks.
Listeners praise practical, compassionate approach to Buddhism and accessible teaching styles.

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The Dharma as a Fishbowl
Q: How can we bring Zazen teachings into our relationships given ongoing limitations?
Zazen teaches that relationships are part of practice; the key is listening without imposing our own values and letting egoic agendas fall away, recognizing that harmony is not manufactured but arises from being present and attentive in each encounter.
The Dharma as a Fishbowl
Q: Could you talk more about the idea of the universal self?
The universal self is difficult to define with words, but it becomes clearer through examples of shared connection, such as loving a person, where one feels a total sense of interconnection; the point is to recognize that language often obstructs understanding, and real reality transcends simple accounting of separate selves.
How to Be OK When We’re Not Feeling OK
Q: The equations are symbols, right? You gave the example of the equation of pain times resistance equals suffering. Can we swap out pain for X and still keep that equation meaningful?
Yes, the core idea is that whatever emotion or experience we resist tends to amplify; the same relation can apply to different experiences beyond pain, as long as we are honest about resistance and our relationship to it.
Dana Paramita; Giving
Q: What about when you don't realize that you're giving?
Giving can be unselfconscious or unconscious, and it can be important to reflect on motivations and boundaries while continuing to engage in generous acts when possible.
Sinking into the Earth Body
Q: Is there another question or comment?
The audience discusses experiences of body awareness, aging, and walking meditation, with the speaker offering guidance and reassurance.

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A thoughtful, community-centered series exploring Buddhist practice across schools and lineages, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, ethical living, and applying ancient teachings to contemporary life. Episodes weave classic concepts (the Four Noble Truths, Prajnaparamita, Bodhisattva ideals) with practical guidance for relationships, parenting, work, and daily stress. A notable hallmark is the recurring integration of audience questions, live ceremonies, and local Minneapolis context, which helps make dense spiritual topics accessible and relevant to everyday life. The show often highlights generosity, compassionate action, and the balance between personal well-being and communal responsibility, making it a valuable resource for practit... more

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