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Welcome to the Mountain Cloud Zen Center "in the Cloud" podcast. Here, we'll be sharing our weekly Teisho's exploring classical Zen Koans, offered by Mountain Cloud teachers, and some guest teachers. Additionally, we'll be releasing a conversation series, titled Path(less), which will explore the "pathless path" of practice and life. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud Zen Center through don... more

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In Case 2 of The Blue Cliff Record, Master Joshu instructs us that "The Supreme Way is not difficult; it simply dislikes picking and choosing." How can this actually apply to a human life, especially in such trying times, since we seem to be faced wi... more

This talk is in reference to the Biblical “Tree of Life,” from which we disconnected when we ate from the “Tree of Knowledge.” How does our Zen practice help us

This talk is in reference to the Biblical "Tree of Life," from which we disconnected when we ate from the "Tree of Knowledge." How does our Zen practice help us to reconnect? Does Joshu's "Oak tree in the garden" give a hint?

Recorded on February 1... more

Zen practice invites us to sit in the midst of things just as they are without being tossed about by difficulties. As the waves settle, it can happen – in

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Scott Thornton
Speaker and Zen teacher discussing the intersection of practice and tragedy
Mountain Cloud
Episode: Dharma Talk: “Sitting in the Midst of Tragedy” with Scott Thornton
Natalie Goldberg
Friend, author, artist, and Dharma teacher
Episode: Dharma Talk: "Bring me the Rhinoceros" with Valerie Forstman and Natalie Goldberg
Carolyn Seburn
Dharma teacher and speaker
Mountain Cloud Zen Center
Episode: Dharma Talk: “The Path to Discernment” with Carolyn Seburn
David Hinton
Prolific author, poet, and translator known for his translations of ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy with an emphasis on ecological consciousness.
Episode: Poetry, Practice, and the Wild Ethics of Love: A Conversation with David Hinton
Valerie Forstman
Co-leader of various sessions at Mountain Cloud, engaged in discussions on poetry and ecology.
Episode: Poetry, Practice, and the Wild Ethics of Love: A Conversation with David Hinton

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Xander
Registrar at Mountain Cloud, facilitating discussions surrounding Zen teachings and spiritual inquiry.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Henry is a gift

    The insight that Henry Shukman is able to express can do wonders. How he speaks on consciousness and our reality is a joy to listen too and he can make zen even more interesting than it already is. Not to mention, killer radio voice

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    KelpQueso
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you Henry.

    Can you go deeper Zen and put this podcast on Spotify please. It would be ultra zen if you did this

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    5
    Louis Gordon green
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Reluctant teacher

    At times, insight and wisdom are just the threshold... standing at the door, it is love that will lift the latch and invite you in for tea.

    These talks are a true joy, a combination of scholarship, common sense and falling in love with the world over and over... The dharma is presented in a way that is fully relatable and filled with humility. If for no other reason, I listen to these podcasts for the moments that you can HEAR the sound of delight and wonder in a candlelit room. Thank you... I... more

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    cbox
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent

    Very much enjoying these dharma talks!

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    Dr Double E
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Thank you for presenting the Dharma so clearly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Legoplotz
    United States11 years ago

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The Eightfold Path and Tribal Spirituality
Q: Is there anything within Native American traditions that corresponds to the three poisons identified in Buddhism?
Ill will or disease is seen as a disconnection from the elements; we look to heal based on what element is dominant in a person's condition and emphasize reconnecting with nature.
The Eightfold Path and Tribal Spirituality
Q: What is your understanding of the relationship between us and the land from a Native American perspective?
In tribal cultures, we feel that we are not separate from the land, leading to a mutual responsibility for care and stewardship.
Dharma Talk: "The Practice of Insight Dialogue" with Nicola Redfern
Q: How does Insight Dialogue support relationships even if both people are not understanding what it is you're doing?
Even when one partner isn't familiar with the practice, bringing awareness and compassion to interactions can significantly improve relational dynamics.
Dharma Talk: "The Practice of Insight Dialogue" with Nicola Redfern
Q: Are there things in your practice that can be extended out into a more polarized atmosphere?
When practicing relational Dharma, it can't not come with us. The more we practice, the more it translates into daily interactions, helping us respond with kindness and awareness rather than reactivity.
Dharma Talk: "The humanity of our life in a borderless now" with Valerie Forstman
Q: During the 24 hours, how is the mind put to use?
The conversation reflects on how we are being used by the 24 hours and emphasizes ordinary mind as the way of engaging with each moment.

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