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Simplicity Zen Podcast

Simplicity Zen
Zen
10 Grave Precepts
Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Koan Practice
Spiritual Awakening
Mindfulness
Chanting
Dogen
Desire
Craving (tanha)
Five Aggregates
Shikantaza
The Intimate Way Of Zen
Therapy
Self-Reflection
Behavioral Modification
Music Theory
Rafe Martin
James Ford

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/

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In this dharma talk by Berry Crawford we will examine these lines from the XinXin Ming: 

The Supreme Way is not difficult 

If only you do not pick and choose. 

Neither love nor hate, 

And you will clearly understand. 

For more Zen interviews, dh... more

A way seeking mind talk is when a Zen student shares how they became interested and involved in Zen practice. 

For Zen podcasts and training: simplicityzen.com

Our guest in this episode is Mitra Bishop Roshi. She received a B.A. from Indiana University, raised two children, and worked in graphic, interior, and architectural design for many years. She first encountered Buddhism while living in Asia. She was ... more

Note:  This is the second upload for this episode.  The first one just the ending portion of the interview.  This is the full version.  

Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism exten... more

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Recent Guests

Carolyn Seburn
Zen teacher, authorized Dharma successor of Seun Roselyn Stone Roshi, Mountain Moon Sangha; teaching staff at Mountain Cloud Zen Centre; leads Mountain Moon Ottawa Sangha
Sanbo Zen International; Mountain Cloud Zen Centre; Mountain Moon Ottawa
Episode: Ep. 104 - An Interview with Zen Teacher Carolyn Seburn (Zen Podcast)
Genpo Roshi
Zen teacher in the White Plum lineage; founder of Kanzeon Center and creator of Big Mind
White Plum Asanga; Kanzeon Center; Big Mind
Episode: Ep 100 - Zen Interview with Genpo Roshi (Zen Podcast)
Kokyo Henkel
Zen priest and hermitage founder, guest on this episode
Zen practice communities (Tassajara, Green Gulch, Bright Window Hermitage)
Episode: Ep 97 - Zen Interview with Kokyo Henkel #2 (Zen Podcast)
Seiso Paul Cooper
Ordained priest and transmitted teacher in the Dainin Katagiri lineage; founder/guide of Zen centers; psychoanalyst
Two Rivers Zen Community; Barre Zen Meditation Center
Episode: Ep 96 - Zen Interview with Seiso Paul Cooper #2 (Zen Podcast)
James Ishmael Ford
Zen teacher and semi-retired Unitarian Universalist minister with Dharma Transmission from Houn Jiyu Kennett.
Empty Moon Sangha
Episode: Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 92 - An Interview with James Ishmael Ford (The Zen Lamp Series)

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Barry
Host of Simplicity Zen Podcast; leads conversations with Zen teachers and practitioners; facilitates Dharma talks and interviews.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Thank you 🙏🏻

    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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    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Ep 107 - Zen Way Seeking Mind Talk by Myozan Vince Nocito (Zen Podcast)
Q: Where do you come from, as a way to connect to Koan practice?
Vince reflects on early experiences growing up in Italy, exposure to Eastern spirituality, and how those roots contributed to his path toward Zen and koan study.
Ep 107 - Zen Way Seeking Mind Talk by Myozan Vince Nocito (Zen Podcast)
Q: Do you ever do Shikantaza anymore, or do you mix it with Koan moments?
He occasionally practices Shikantaza, but mostly focuses on Mu and Koan moments, finding the experience of Shikantaza distinct when mixed with koan practice.
Ep 107 - Zen Way Seeking Mind Talk by Myozan Vince Nocito (Zen Podcast)
Q: Since you started Koan work, have you noticed anything different about your practice?
Vince describes a shift toward greater steadiness, with more regular zazen, deeper involvement in koan work, and a calming of emotional reactivity.
Ep. 98 - Desire vs Craving in Buddhism (Zen Dharma Talk)
Q: Could you unpack how desire relates to self and how craving emerges from that?
Barry explains that craving stems from self-referential thinking layered on raw perception, with examples including the longing for seasonal strawberries and career changes to illustrate how stories about desired outcomes trigger craving.
Ep. 98 - Desire vs Craving in Buddhism (Zen Dharma Talk)
Q: Can you hear me okay?
Barry confirms audio and continues with the discussion, framing the questions within the group as an opportunity to deepen understanding of craving and its origins.

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A thoughtful program exploring Zen practice, Buddhist history, and mindfulness. Episodes center on in-depth conversations with Zen teachers and practitioners, often weaving personal narratives with teaching insights, koan study, and practical meditation guidance. Noteworthy traits include a focus on transparency, modern adaptations of ancient practices, and interviews that blend personal experience with scholarly context, which can appeal to both seasoned practitioners and curious newcomers. The show often features wide-ranging discussions that connect traditional Zen concepts with contemporary life, making it a strong pick for listeners seeking depth, calm, and actionable mindfulness.

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