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Zencare Podcast

New York Zen Center
Buddhism
Compassion
Mindfulness
Zen Practice
Zen Buddhism
Dharma
Meditation
Zazen
Suffering
Community
Shakyamuni Buddha
New York Zen Center For Contemplative Care
Sangha
Four Noble Truths
Dogen Zenji
Impermanence
Zen
Dharma Talks
Contemplative Practice
Lotus Sutra

GROUNDED IN THE DHARMA. DEVOTED TO CONTEMPLATIVE CARE.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes192Founded16 years ago
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BuddhismReligionReligion & Spirituality

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Latest Episodes

“Many Buddhists reject even healthy, compassionate engagement with the world because they haven't figured out how to be in the thick of the world's conditions without developing ill will.”

What if the things that get in the way of our practice aren'... more

"The teacher's role is not to give you what you want. Their role is to help you set down your greed, so that you're joyful no matter what happens."

On the eve of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, Koshin Sensei reflects on accountability: to o... more

“We don't have to save everyone, solve everything, or understand the whole mystery of our lives. All we have to do is be in this moment, this breath, this body. Then bow, let go, and listen.”

Chodo Sensei shares the story of Kakua, one of the first ... more

“The robe of liberation does not hide our imperfections. It doesn't erase our history. It's stitched together from many different pieces of cloth, just as our lives are stitched together from moments of joy and grief, cruelty, clarity, confusion, gen... more

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Koshin Paley Ellison
Host of Zencare Podcast with affiliation to New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care; central figure in discussions on Dharma, community practice, and contemplative care.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Audio needs work

    Love the topics and the talks however the audio is to boomy to make out much of the words

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Champa Choga
    United States7 years ago
  • Contemporary yet authentic

    I appreciate the way these talks engage aspects of modern life that had not yet arisen at the time that most Buddhist discourses were composed. This makes their wisdom more readily available to someone such as myself. But make no mistake: this isn’t “Buddhism Lite.” These talks will make you question yourself if you listen to them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    funky-button
    United States8 years ago
  • Love

    Love the Center, Chodo and Koshin, and so grateful these talks are available on my phone...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    derekstar76
    United States9 years ago
  • me

    Koshin has a wonderful way of telling stories, these quiet meaningful incidents and zen koans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kvhawes
    United States10 years ago
  • Empowering

    Clear insight that is easy to follow and empowering to one's practice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DapperDan6741
    United States12 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audio quality can be boomy, but topics and talks land well for interested listeners.
Koshin Paley Ellison's storytelling and reflective style resonates deeply with fans.
The show is empowering and provides clear, applicable practice guidance.
Content feels contemporary yet authentic to Buddhist wisdom, challenging listeners in a good way.
Listeners appreciate the care-centric focus and the host's storytelling.

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“Is That So?” Hakuin, Equanimity, and Seeing All the Perspectives | Jisho Sara Siebert
Q: How should one balance equanimity with proactive action in a crisis?
The host suggests that in some moments equanimity enables clear, compassionate action, while in others more proactive intervention may be needed; the key is staying aware of the full context and avoiding knee-jerk reactions driven by ego.
Failure, Zombies & the Grasping Mind | Koshin Paley Ellison
Q: What is it that makes you feel alive?
It's about being present and engaged in the moment, without waiting for external validation.
The Gifts of Devotion | Chodo Campbell
Q: What does devotion to practice look like to you?
Campbell encourages listeners to reflect on their personal understanding of devotion in their practice.

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A contemplative, Dharma-centered show that blends practical Zen teachings with care-based ethics and community life. Episodes routinely explore turning everyday moments into practice, embracing suffering as a path to awakening, and practicing with equanimity, vows, and precepts within modern life. Notable throughlines include compassionate action, sangha responsibility, and bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary care work, making advanced Buddhist concepts accessible to engaged listeners and practitioners alike.

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Zencare Podcast launched 16 years ago and published 192 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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