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Ordinary Zen Sangha - Dharma Talks

Will Rauschenberger
Buddhism
Zen
Mindfulness
Meditation
Zen Meditation
Zen Buddhism
Non-Duality
Awakening
Compassion
Self-Awareness
Dharma
Travel
Enlightenment
Breath Awareness
Causality
Koan
Self-Realization
Authentic View
Responsibility
Original Nature

Dharma Talks at the Ordinary Zen Sangha, a Zen Meditation Practice Center located in Sarasota, Florida. Please help us if you can. Our programs and events are only made possible by donations from our supporting members. Donations Link... Thank you for listening,Will (Hae An) Rauschenberger, Abbot

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Will (Hae An) Rauschenberger
Abbot of the Ordinary Zen Sangha and speaker on Zen teachings and practices, emphasizing emotional awareness and community building within Zen philosophy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    My favorite dharma talks, short and sweet. A great way to end my day. Wish there were more frequent uploads. Thank you for sharing these talks with us.

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Episode 276: Chasing after Awakened Mind
Q: How does one forget oneself?
By getting to know oneself.
Episode 276: Chasing after Awakened Mind
Q: What does it mean to meditate?
It means to be with your being in the midst of experience.
Episode 277: Essential Zen
Q: Is the Tantian a specific location to have a grounding orientation?
Focusing on the Tantian while keeping eyes partly open feels very grounding, both physically and spiritually.
Episode 277: Essential Zen
Q: Is it accurate to say splitting attention between right below the belly button and the breath?
The breath comes and goes naturally when you're focused on the Tantian, which is a couple of inches below the belly button.
Episode 255: The Heart of Perfect Wisdom
Q: As the fear arises, which arises from different situations, different reasons, are you referring that when the fear arises, basically to recognize it for what it is, and come back to just, to the breath, obviously, you know, being here now, and how do you move?
If you always have that sort of introspective view of your life, because we practice, because we sit down, that's what happens.

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Discussions center around the teachings of Zen Buddhism and the essential concepts of emotional awareness, suffering, interconnectedness, and the practice of meditation. Various episodes explore the applications of Zen philosophy in everyday life, emphasizing personal responsibility and the importance of community within Buddhist practice. Noteworthy topics include the nature of mind, trauma, loving-kindness, and the foundational elements of Buddhism such as karma and the Four Noble Truths. This series is characterized by its engaging and philosophical approach to spirituality, encouraging listeners to cultivate mindfulness and compassion amid societal challenges. The dialogues foster a supportive atmosphere for deepening one's understandin... more

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