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Paths of Practice: Conversations on Journeys into Buddhism

Vincent Moore
Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Mindfulness
Soto Zen
Meditation
Jodo Shinshu
Mental Health
Compassion
Community
Climate Change
Zen
Pilgrimage
Martial Arts
Zen Practice
Theravada Buddhism
Social Justice
Zazen
Dogen
Activism
Tendai Buddhism

Paths of Practice (PoP) is a podcast that features interviews with people sharing their experiences with Buddhism and Buddhist practice. The podcast includes conversations with folks from a wide variety of backgrounds, both those that have been on the path for a while and those just starting out as well as everyone in between. In a way, the podcast sets out to explore the "84,000 paths to enlighte... more

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Rev. Syd Yang, MDiv (they/them) is a mixed race/Taiwanese American queer trans/non-binary lay Buddhist Minister, movement chaplain, spiritual counselor and writer who engages decolonial possibilities for shared liberation through their practice, Blue... more

Dr. Nicole Wordlaw is a clinical psychologist, a longtime practitioner of Buddhist meditation, a lover of Spirit, and the daughter of a white mother and a Black father. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Stanford University, grad... more

Bhante Mangala, born and raised in northeastern Massachusetts, started to take an interest in Buddhism while in high school. He began taking that interest more seriously in his mid 20’s and started to practice meditation with small groups and at home... more

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Nicole Wordlaw
Author of Waking Up Alone; therapist and Buddhist practitioner
Episode: Paths of Practice with Nicole Wordlaw, PhD
Maṅgala Bhikkhu
Theravada monk, Bhavana Society
Bhavana Society
Episode: Paths of Practice with Maṅgala Bhikkhu
Kyle Neo
Founder of Dharma Kueen, author, LGBTQ Buddhist activist
Dharma Kueen, Rainbodhi Singapore
Episode: Paths of Practice with Kyle Neo (aka Dharma Kueen)
Irvin Zengyu
Zen practitioner and builder known for Zen Architecture and ecologically mindful projects
Self-directed projects including O2AA and Joinery Structures (historical)
Episode: Paths of Practice with Zengyu Paul Discoe
John Tarrant
Roshi, founder of Pacific Zen Institute
Pacific Zen Institute
Episode: Paths of Practice with John Tarrant, Roshi
Frank Olivier
Magician, comedian, actor; TED Talk presenter; happiness and meditation advocate
Self-employed performer
Episode: Paths of Practice with Frank Olivier
Pema Khandro
Buddhist scholar, teacher, and practitioner focused on women in Dzogchen and Vajra Yogini practices
Dakini Mountain; Buddhist Studies Institute
Episode: Paths of Practice with Pema Khandro, PhD
Gigen Mark Hollingshead
Reverend, Novice Priest at Ocean Gate Zen Center
Ocean Gate Zen Center
Episode: Paths of Practice with Rev. Gigen Mark Hollingshead
Monica C. Mann-Wrobel
Clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher, focus on veterans' well-being
Episode: Paths of Practice with Monica C. Mann-Wrobel, PhD

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Vincent Moore
Host of Paths of Practice: Conversations on Journeys into Buddhism

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Paths of Practice with Nicole Wordlaw, PhD
Q: What advice would you give someone who feels lost on their spiritual journey?
Trust that a helpful guide will point you back to your own truth; life provides support and opportunities, and you must remain open to the next step while sustaining presence.
Paths of Practice with Nicole Wordlaw, PhD
Q: What led you to move from a monastery-based path to practicing in the world with family and work?
She explains a desire to stay connected to teaching while remaining present for children, leading to seeking in-the-world teachers and eventually recognizing the importance of being a lamp unto oneself rather than relying on a single teacher.
Paths of Practice with Nicole Wordlaw, PhD
Q: How did you find the courage to share such raw, personal material with a broad audience?
She describes treating writing as a daily practice, prioritizing honesty and witnessing the truth as a form of awareness practice, and realizing the book is as much about collective healing as personal experience.
Paths of Practice with Maṅgala Bhikkhu
Q: What prompted your move toward Bhavana Society after meeting Bhante Gunaratana and visiting multiple times?
Repeated visits and a sense of his pragmatic, even-minded approach convinced me to stay and deepen the practice there, leading to ordination and long-term engagement with the community.
Paths of Practice with Maṅgala Bhikkhu
Q: And how did the ordination events unfold, and did the day feel special for your reflection on your own journey?
The ordination events were planned carefully around Vesak and were made meaningful by the context of a busy day with the ordination alongside the building opening, creating an auspicious atmosphere that felt aligned with the sangha's efforts.

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A podcast that centers on Buddhist practice across a wide spectrum of lineages, communities, and lived experiences. Conversations span Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, and secular mindfulness, with guests ranging from queer Buddhist organizers and Zen teachers to meditators who integrate Dharma with art, education, and social action. Episodes frequently highlight interdependence, community building, and practical Dharma—exploring how practice informs daily life, parenting, activism, education, and creative work. A notable strength is its willingness to bring diverse voices—clerical, lay, and interdisciplinary practitioners—into candid discussions about lineage, lineage transmission, and how Buddhist ethics play out in modern society. Listeners who ... more

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