
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 | 108 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BuddhismReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this dharma talk by Berry Crawford we will examine these lines from the XinXin Ming:Â
The Supreme Way is not difficultÂ
If only you do not pick and choose.Â
Neither love nor hate,Â
And you will clearly understand.Â
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.Â
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. Â
Stephen Mugen Snyder, Roshi began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism exten... 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 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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Recent guests on Simplicity Zen Podcast include:
1. Carolyn Seburn
2. Genpo Roshi
3. Kokyo Henkel
4. Seiso Paul Cooper
5. James Ishmael Ford
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