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UnMind: Zen Moments With Great Cloud

Silent Thunder Order
Zen
Buddhism
Equanimity
Zen Buddhism
Compassion
Four Immeasurables
Loving Kindness
Empathy
Zazen
Emptiness
Dichotomy
Design Thinking
Buddha-Dharma
Atlanta Soto Zen Center
Four Noble Truths
Bodhisattva
Shakyamuni Buddha
Bodhisattva Vow
Surangama Sutra
Metta Sutra

A podcast of original teachings and music by Zenkai Taiun Michael Elliston Roshi, guiding teacher of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and abbot of the Silent Thunder Order.

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Welcome once again to UnMind, the podcast of Great Cloud, my Zen name, also published on Substack, and as my DharmaByte in the newsletter of the Silent Thunder Order (STO) - visit www.STOrder.org. Please let me know if there is a subject you would li... more

Welcome, once again, to my UnMind podcast, also published on Substack, and as my Dharma Byte in the newsletter of the Silent Thunder Order (visit www.STOrder.org — STO). Please let me know if there is a subject you would like to hear about in a futur... more

Welcome to another segment of the UnMind podcast and DharmaByte column. I would like to share a concern about something I have witnessed in the propagation of Zen. I am afraid that Zen in America is being categorized — in my opinion, erroneously -— a... more

Beginning with this segment of the UnMind podcast and DharmaByte column, I want to depart from commenting on the content of my Substack postings, which feature chapters from a manuscript we anticipate publishing in future, working title: "Speaking Wi... more

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Michael Elliston Roshi
Host of UnMind: Zen Moments With Great Cloud; guiding teacher at the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and abbot of the Silent Thunder Order.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • i don't get it

    this podcast is so vapid. no substance.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BarryWY
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautiful meditative moments

    You will love these unique (and wonderfully produced!) episodes that bring a moment of Zen to your day. Creative and captivating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drew Coffman
    United States6 years ago
  • Never heard Zen teachings like this

    I’m so used to Zen podcasts being long, monotonous lectures. This is so much more dynamic and digestible! The music is such a nice touch, it draws my attention back in constantly, so I feel like I absorb everything

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arielwolpe
    United States6 years ago
  • Brilliant blend of art, zen and music

    One of America’s most senior Zen masters, Taiun (Great Cloud) Michael Elliston is also a master of creativity. This show blends his original music, visual art and words into small, sublime moments of enlightenment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ellislane
    United States6 years ago
  • Unique flavor of Zen

    As a Soto Zen teacher, Elliston Roshi brings a rural background, design training, and artistic flair to Zen that you won’t find anywhere else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    portalkeeper
    United States6 years ago

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The production style and sound design help maintain focus and invite contemplation.
The host's Zen perspective comes through clearly, offering practical spirituality without sermonizing.
Listeners appreciate the concise, meditative moments that balance philosophy with music.
The format feels accessible and unique, blending art, teaching, and mindfulness in short episodes.
Guests and topics reflect deep Zen lineage, with a strong sense of place and center-based authenticity.

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Original teachings intertwined with music and contemplative guidance from a longtime Zen teacher who serves as guiding instructor at a Soto Zen center and abbott of a spiritual order. Episodes blend short, meditative talks with artistic expression, exploring Zen practice, mindfulness, and practical applications of Buddhist wisdom in daily life. Listeners tend to seek quiet insight, accessible modern Dharma, and a serene, contemplative listening experience that folds philosophy, ethics, and personal growth into compact, easy-to-digest segments. A notable strength is the fusion of traditional Zen perspectives with creative media, including musical elements and personal storytelling, which can appeal to both practice-oriented audiences and cas... more

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