
A Podcast About Zen, Buddhism and Mindfulness. Episodes of this podcast will focus on Zen practitioner interviews, Buddhist and Zen history and investigations of the intersection between Zen and science. Podcast website: simplicityzen.com/
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BuddhismReligion & Spirituality | |||

Genpo Roshi is Zen teacher who has trained in and taught within both the White Plum school of Buddhism. He was ordained as a Zen monk in October 1973 under Taizan Maezumi Roshi at the Zen Center of Los Angeles where he later served as Director. In Se... more
In this dharma talk we look at the critical importance of attention in Zen Buddhist practice.Â
Gambo Kyogan Berry Crawford first started practicing Zen meditation in 1992. He lived at the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center and practiced as a resident in the... more
In this dharma talk we explore the differences between desire vs craving in Buddhism.Â
Gambo Kyogan Berry Crawford first started practicing Zen meditation in 1992. He lived at the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center and practiced as a resident in the mid 199... more
In this episode with Kokyo we discuss various topics like solo Zen retreats, koan training, Dzogchen, psychedelics and his hermitage.
Kokyo Henkel has been practicing Zen since 1990, in residence at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Green Gulch Farm Z... more
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Thank you so much Berry, I have nearly finished listening to all your interviews with zen teachers, so informative and entertaining at the same time. Brilliant podcast
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A thoughtful, practitioner-focused show that centers Zen practice, Buddhist history, and mindfulness. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth interviews with Zen teachers and practitioners, explorations of meditation concepts (Shikantaza, Mushotoku, Koan study), and practical discussions on building sangha, translating classic teachings for modern life, and the intersection of Zen with contemporary issues like psychology and spirituality. A defining trait is the blend of accessible teaching, personal anecdotes, and historical context, often featuring guidance on how to bring Zen principles into everyday decisions and routines. The format often weaves together interview insights, Dharma talks, and reflective questions, making it valuab... more
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Recent guests on Simplicity Zen Podcast include:
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2. Seiso Paul Cooper
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