
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 have a conversation series, titled Path(less), which explores the "pathless path" of practice and life. Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud Zen Center through donation and membe... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 498 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Such a delight to chat with Vanessa Zuisei Goddard. Zuisei has a fascinating pathless path. She joined me online, from her home in Panama City. You, too, can join Zuisei online, with the Ocean Mind Sangha.
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Shana reflects upon the recent Kenshukai in Germany, and examines Case 86 of the Blue Cliff Record, "Unmon's Bright Light."
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We're back with another episode of Path(less)! Today with the lovely Daisy Lin. We had a great time chatting about a whole host of interesting topics. Please enjoy!
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As our 30 Days of Dogen course comes to an end, Valerie invites a return to Dogen's seminal awakening: Body and mind fallen away. What geography of awakening does Dogen's experience lay bare for us and can it be anywhere but here? Looking into this, ... more
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This is such a grounding, calming, and insightful podcast. Each episode offers thoughtful teachings and reflections that feel accessible, no matter your level of experience with Zen. Great interviews with interesting guests - I love it.
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
Can you go deeper Zen and put this podcast on Spotify please. It would be ultra zen if you did this
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
Very much enjoying these dharma talks!
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Rooted in Zen teachings and koan study, this program pairs contemplative teisho talks from Mountain Cloud Zen Center with a thoughtful Pathless conversation series. Episodes routinely feature guiding teachers and guest practitioners who explore the pathless path, awakening, and how Zen practice intersects with modern life, sustainability, creativity, and recovery. Noteworthy guests bring deep practice lineage, literary or coaching perspectives, and practical guidance for integrating practice into daily living, making it appealing to listeners who want both philosophical depth and actionable mindfulness in everyday contexts.
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Recent guests on in the Cloud include:
1. Daisy Lin
2. Henry Shukman
3. Vanessa Zuisei Goddard
4. Light Watkins
5. Sarah Giffin
6. Eric Zimmer
7. Elena Brower
8. Shana Smith
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