Podcasts about Hardcore Zen

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 22:08

“I read ‘Hardcore Zen' and it said, ‘Don't listen to me, you have to try this out for yourself.' And I was in the Navy, so I was really sick of people telling me what to do. And I was really not interested in God telling me what to do. So that really hit the sweet spot.” - Corey Warner Sangha favorite Corey Warner tells us the story of what he's doing and why he's here. From cavorting with demons in Kansas to trying to find a quiet place to sit zazen on a submarine, Corey treats us to a relatably winding tale of trying to find a stable port to set your zafu.

411: Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 51:10

Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen teacher who has been practicing since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun. He is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting and is the founder and host teacher of Garden Oak Sangha.In this episode, Eric and Christopher discuss his book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and ReflectionsIf you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Christopher Keevil and I Discuss Finding Zen in the Ordinary and …His book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and ReflectionsLearning to live life by choosing to be here and nowPaying attention in the present moment and seeing what's here without judgmentMeditation tips for beginnersMeditation practice is training to become presentHis process of writing and finding deeper meaningVisualizing spiritual growth as a helix that has movement and cyclesHow our deeper self can move us to take actionHaving both faith, doubt, and courage in life The emotional imperative of “I am” is a mirageChristopher Keevil Links:Christopher's WebsiteTwitterBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Hardcore Zen with Brad WarmerPractical Zen with Grace SchiresonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 123 – Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen with Brad Warner

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 67:17

Hardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy.Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen and numerous other titles including Don't Be a Jerk, Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye. A Soto Zen teacher, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he's the founder and lead teacher of the Angel City Zen Center. You can learn more about Brad at HardcoreZen.info

374: Lodro Rinzler on Meditation for Anxious People

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 51:49

Lodro Rinzler is the co-founder of MNDFL meditation studios, has taught meditation for 20 years in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and is the award-winning author of 7 books. He has spoken across the world at conferences, universities, and businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University, and the White House.In this episode, Eric and Lodro talk about his new book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times and they walk through many practical strategies to employ on the spot when you’re feeling stressed or anxious to help you come back to a sense of “okay-ness” in the present moment.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Lodro Rinzler and I discuss Meditation for Anxious People and…His book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious TimesThe difference between anxiety and stress Useful vs Not Useful thinkingWhat to do when thoughts come up during meditationThe question “Is this helpful?”The question “Is this useful?”Discovering what happens when we unhook from anxious thoughtsHow to deliberately experience “30 seconds of contentment”Dispelling the myth that your mind is too busy to meditateBuddhists connecting our faith as being rooted in our direct experienceHow turning a boat one degree at a time leads to a completely different landWorking with your mind vs your mind working youMeditating without judging ourselvesLearning to be with difficult emotions through meditationSaying to yourself, “It’s ok to feel this”What it means to drop the story and feel the feelingAsking yourself, “What can I enjoy right now?”What it means to have a “thought party”The idea of “basic goodness”The metaphor of going to get a box of cereal from the grocery store when you already have a cupboard full Lodro Rinzler Links:lodrorinzler.comAdditional Resources from LodroInstagramTwitterFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfGreen Chef: The first USDA Certified Organic Meal Kit Company that makes eating well easy and affordable. Go to www.greenchef.com/90wolf and use code 90WOLF to get $90 off including free shippingLiterati Kids is a try-before-you-buy subscription club. Each month they deliver 5 vibrantly illustrated children’s books bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home. You choose which ones you want to buy and then send the rest back for free. Head to www.literati.com/wolf for 25% off your first two orders.If you enjoyed this conversation with Lodro Rinzler on Meditation for Anxious People, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Lodro Rinzler (Episode from 2014)Hardcore Zen with Brad Warner

362: Bina Venkataraman on Effectively Thinking Ahead

Houston Zen Center Dharma Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 56:37

Bina Venkataraman is an American journalist, author, and science policy expert. She is currently the Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe and a fellow at New America. Bina is a frequent public speaker whose appearances have included the TED mainstage, NPR, Aspen Ideas, MSNBC, CNN, and university campuses around the world. Bina formerly served as Senior Advisor for Climate Change Innovation in the Obama White House and she also advised the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in responding to the Ebola epidemic, promoting patient access to cancer therapies, and reforming public school science education. In this episode, Bina and Eric discuss her book, The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age, and how we can live in the present in such a way that we also create the future that we’d like to inhabit.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Bina Venkataraman and I Discuss Effectively Thinking Ahead and…Her book, The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless AgeHow to make decisions about the futureThe untold story of the marshmallow testHow most people don’t look past 15 years in the futureTools for more effectively imagining the futureTools for more effectively planning for the futureBeing present while also orienting for the futureWhen we’re more likely to make bad decisionsThe role of implementing impulse buffersWhen an “if/then” strategy can be most helpful to youHow our past informs our view of the futureSocial movements that influence lasting changeBina Venkataraman Links:writerbina.comTwitterTransparent Labs offer a variety of supplements and protein powders that include science-based ingredients and have no sugar, fat, lactose, artificial colors, or sweeteners. Check out Eric’s favorite, 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate that comes in many delicious flavors. Visit transparentlabs.com and use Promo code WOLF to receive 10% off your order.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BluBlox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF15If you enjoyed this conversation with Bina Venkataraman on Effectively Thinking Ahead, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Hardcore Zen with Brad WarnerGabriele Oettingen

Brad Warner: Living Time Being Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020

Dharma Talk by Brad Warner, Author, blogger, documentarian, musician, Zen teacher.Brad returns to Houston Zen Center! But not yet in person. This will be a zoom talk and discussion.Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen, Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, Don’t Be a Jerk, and several other books. He was ordained a Zen Buddhist monk by Gudo Nishijima Roshi. He grew up in Akron, Ohio and Nairobi, Kenya.He has practiced Zen for over 30 years. He plays bass in the hardcore punk band Zero Defex. For 11 years, he worked in Japan for the company founded by creator of Godzilla. He’s appeared in the film Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D. and there is a documentary about him titled Brad Warner’s Hardcore Zen. Brad Warner

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353: Brad Warner on Hardcore Zen

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 52:44

Brad Warner is an ordained Zen teacher and the author of many books, including There is No God and He is Always With You, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate, and Hardcore Zen, Brad is the creator of the “Hardcore Zen” blog and YouTube Channel and is also a punk rock bass player in the band, Zero Defex. He has published work in Buddhist magazines Shambala Sun, Buddha Dharma, and Tricycle as well as rock magazines such as Alternative Press, Maximum Rock and Roll, and Razorcake.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Brad Warner and I Discuss Hardcore Zen and …His book, “Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen”Absolute truth and relative truthThe Buddhist precepts – there are no universal rules that apply to everythingThe universe is a living entity that is affected by our actionsWhy he wrote this book for his friend who diedIceberg metaphor – what can be seen is what we know about ourselves, but we also have unseen and unknowable parts of ourselves.His thoughts on Buddha being a geniusThe Buddha, the Dharma, and the SanghaA goal of not having a goal is also a goalBeing in a goal-oriented societySeeing things as they are and realizing that we’re wrongThe challenge of accepting our current reality as how it's supposed to be and not how we want it to be.Working with our desires for things to be a certain wayBrad Warner Links:hardcorezen.comTwitterFacebookYouTubeIndeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with Brad Warner on Hardcore Zen, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brad Warner )2016 Episode)Shinzen YoungShozan Jack Haubner

#51: Sitting Still and Doing Nothing with Brad Warner and Leandro Oliveira

Max Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 64:25

On this episode I am joined by not just one, but two special guests: With me in my studio was my buddy Leandro (in fact many of my videos are inspired by our endless discussions on philosophy and living a good life!), who had a little fanboy moment because we got to chat with one of his long-time heroes, Brad Warner. Brad is the founder of the Soto Zen Meditation Center in LA as well as a punk rocker, ordained monk, and creator of monster movies. He is also the author of Hardcore Zen and many other books on Zen practice, monsters, and death, so we had a great time diving deep into sitting still and doing nothing! Max Out Insights: A committed spiritual practice is like putting yourself in jail - you give up your freedom to acquire discipline Emotional states are like the weather - they come and go all the time. When you stop attaching to and owning your emotions, they lose their control over you What makes happiness go away is trying to hold onto it The pursuit of enlightenment has no finish line Sports and music can be a great substitute for meditation to get into the present moment It`s the attachment to outcomes that causes much of human suffering Instead of arguing to win, argue to find the truth. That way, losing is actually a good thing because it means you learnt a new/better perspective Your reason for meditation is the thing that makes you sit down, but once you do sit down you need to let go of that Zazen is good for nothing - you`re not trying to do something with it, just be present and do what you do completely Often, people become more stressed through meditation because it makes the darker parts of your mind reveal themselves. This is a natural process of diving deeper into your own psyche, but can be difficult to handle when it comes as a surprise Society makes us believe that we need to be happy all the time, which makes us avoid pain, sadness, and suffering When you limit your access to distraction, you free up your time and energy to focus on the things that matter Suffering is often connected with the sense of self: “I am bad/useless/incapable etc.” Question all your beliefs and judgements in regards to yourself and others Max Out Quotes: “If you want to have a happy life, you have to establish some kind of discipline. If you have too much of what people call freedom, life becomes chaotic.” “When people realize that the thing they`re attached to is an illusion, they often freak out and stop the practice.” “You can`t contribute to the world if you`re not balanced yourself.” “Just try to make a small difference.” “Do the thing you`re doing, but don`t concern yourself with the outcomes. Do it as purely as possible.”

The Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #346 - 04JAN20

The Mystical Positivist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020

Podcast: This week on the show on the show we present a pre-recorded conversation with Brad Warner about his latest book, Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen. Brad Warner is the founder and head teacher of Angel City Zen Center and Dogen Sangha Los Angeles. He is the author of the popular Hardcore Zen blog as well as several other books on Zen Buddhism including, Hardcore Zen - Punk Rock, Monster Movies, & the Truth About Reality; Sit Down and Shut Up - Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, & Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye; and Don't Be a Jerk - and Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master. He plays bass in the hardcore punk band Zero Defex (0DFx), is the star of the movies Shoplifting From American Apparel and Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D., was director of the film Cleveland's Screaming! and is a former vice president of the US branch of Tsuburaya Productions, the company founded by the creator of Godzilla. Brad moved to Japan in 1993 where he began studying Zen with the iconoclastic teacher Gudo Wafu Nishijima. After a few years, Nishijima ordained Brad and made him his dharma successor. More information about Brad Warner's work can be found at: Hardcore Zen website: hardcorezen.info, Angel City Zen Center website: www.aczc.org, Brad Warner on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org, Brad Warner on Twitter: twitter.com, Brad Warner on Facebook: www.facebook.com, Hardcore Zen on Facebook: www.facebook.com, Brad Warner on YouTube: www.youtube.com.

Zen and the Punk Bassist

Get Over It! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 46:25

Brad Warner talks about his new book Letters To A Dead Friend About Zen The night that best selling author and Zen teacher Brad Warner learned that his childhood friend Marky had died of cancer at the age of forty-eight, he had just arrived in Hamburg. Germany where he was scheduled to give a talk to a group of Zen students. It was the last thing he felt like doing. Instead. Warner was thinking about all of the things he never said to his friend since topics like spirituality and meditation didn't exactly fit the passion for punk rock the had shared since they were young As Brad continued his teaching tour through Europe, he began writing out all of the things he wished he has said to Marky before he died. The result is an enlightening and light-hearted book about the concepts of Zen. We Talk about What is BuddhismAttachment and the BuddhistThe ten Buddhist preceptsWhat is spiritual bypassingThe four noble truthsThe concept of KarmaThe different "flavors" of BuddhismThe bottomless well of misery and angerThe importance of sitting ZazenThe Noble eightfold path Brad Warner is the author of numerous books including It Came From Beyond Zen, Don't Be a Jerk, and Hardcore Zen. A Soto Zen teacher, he is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddahdhrama, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the founder and lead teacher of the Angel City Zen Center. www.hardcorezen.info

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Get Up Nation® Podcast Episode 90 Guest: Brad Warner, www.hardcorezen.info

Get Up Nation® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 25:19

Get Up Nation®! My name is Ben Biddick. I’m the Creator and Host of the Get Up Nation® Show where I help individuals, organizations, and societies develop and sustain resilience. Recently I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Brad Warner. Brad is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend about Zen and numerous other books including It Came from Beyond Zen, Don’t Be a Jerk, and Hardcore Zen. A Soto Zen teacher, he is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. His writing has appeared in Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the founder and lead teacher of the Angel City Zen Center. Our discussion on this episode of the Get Up Nation® Show focuses on loss, grief, meditation, and how people can be resilient even in the face of death. Brad, welcome to Get Up Nation®! Thank you Kim Corbin from New World Library for connecting me with Brad! The Get Up Nation® Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Got Your Six Coffee Company! Learn more at www.gotyoursixcoffee.com! www.hardcorezen.info www.getupnation.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-up-nation-podcast/support

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Brad Warner #61

Drinks with Tony

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 59:32

Brad Warner is a Soto Zen priest. He is the author of Letters To a Dead Friend About Zen as well as Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up. […]

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The Heart Sutra in the Heartland

Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 60:52

I didn't include a letter to Marky about the Heart Sutra in Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen because I had written a chapter about it in my first book, Hardcore Zen. But the Heart Sutra is probably the most important sutra for Zen Buddhists. So I wrote Marky a letter about the Heart Sutra for this episode and presented it in America's Heartland, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Brad Warner - Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen

Destination Unlimited with Victor Fuhrman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 57:01

Brad Warner – Letters to a Dead Friend About ZenAired Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM ESTMany of us have experienced the loss of a friend, perhaps someone we have known since childhood. When our life paths have been divergent and communication of those paths are not shared, we might reflect on a missed opportunity to have exchanged these ideas and insights and perhaps grown through the exchange. What would you do if you wanted to reach out and have a conversation or even write a letter to someone no longer in this life? What would you share and in this sharing, would you find some solace, completion or even a deeper understanding of the path you chose?My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, best-selling author and Zen teacher Brad Warner, had this very experience. When word reached him that his childhood friend, Marky, had died of cancer at age 48, Brad thought of all the things he never said to his friend and began writing them down in a series of “letters”.Brad Warner is the author of It Came from Beyond Zen, Don’t be a Jerk and Hardcore Zen. Brad is a Soto Zen teacher as well as a punk bassist, filmmaker and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the founder and lead teacher of Angel City Zen Center. His website is hardcorezen.info and he joins us this evening to discuss his path and his just published book, Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen.

Hardcore Zen with Brad Warner

The Intentional Spirit ... Seeing and Being

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 54:30

Brad Warner is an ordained Zen teacher, author, punk bassist, filmmaker, and the founder of the Angel City Zen Center. Brad shares the powerful practice of Zen Buddhism meditation and why we should learn to accept the truth of ourselves and the world around us as it truly is.

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#73 - Zen 101 and Letters to a Dead Friend - Brad Warner

Tap into The Power of Your Mind using Law of Attraction and Hypnosis Techniques

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 59:37

Power of Your Mind Podcast Interview with Brad Warner – Zen 101 and Letters to a Dead Friend In Episode #73, I am talking with Brad Warner. Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend about Zen and numerous other titles, including It Came from Beyond Zen, Don't Be a Jerk, and Hardcore Zen. A Soto Zen teacher, he is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the founder and lead teacher of the Angel City Zen Center. Visit him online at www.hardcorezen.info. We talked about: What the title of Letters to a Dead Friend about Zen is about Who the real Marky Moon was and the kind of relationship Brad has with him Why Brad never told his friend about his Zen practice What one of the letters, entitled “Truth vs. Buddhism”, means What the chapter on Zen Bozo is about Why he was writing letters to a dead friend as a Buddhist - Wouldn't that mean he believes his friend has already been reincarnated? What Brad wanted to tell Marky about Zen that he didn't tell him in the book Why his approach to writing about Zen doesn't seem like the one most writers about Zen usually take The future of Zen in the West as Brad sees it Brad's letter called “The Goal of Having No Goals” - What's the deal with Zen being called a goal-less practice? And much more! For more information about Brad Warner, you can visit him at: Website: http://www.hardcorezen.info/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/doubtboy You can also follow Brad at his Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BradWarnerHardcoreZen/ * * * * * Victoria Gallagher is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a #1 Best Selling author, international speaker, life success coach, and renowned authority on the Law of Attraction. She has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through her effective meditative recordings and online courses. With the new HypnoCloud iOS app, you can achieve the wealth you desire, be healthy and fit, have the career you want, live the lifestyle of which you dream, and reach spiritual fulfillment. Download HypnoCloud from the App Store now: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hypnocloud-relax-and-let-go/id1450270910 Begin your Personal Growth Journey Today with your 30 Day Trial to Personal Growth Club Video Training course for just $1. Start your trial now at: http://PersonalGrowthClub.com/My-Secrets For our listeners who found us on Power of Your Mind Podcast, go to Hyptalk.com and sign up for your Free Self-Hypnosis Video Training Course. Also First Time Customers get 35% off Your First Order of Hypnosis Downloads when you use the code "PODCAST" in your shopping cart at: Hyptalk.com Learn more about Victoria Gallagher and her new book Practical Law of Attraction at:VictoriaMGallagher.com If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a review! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-your-mind-hypnosis-law-attraction-meditation/id1161784063?mt=2

55: Jessica Valor Show with Brad Warner Author of Letters TO A Dead Friend About Zen

The Jessica Valor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 35:13

Tune in to Meet Brand Warner and learn about his new book LETTERS TO A DEAD FRIEND ABOUT ZEN. Brad openly shares his why behind writing his new book. Brad's unique approach to sharing the message on Zen through writing letters to a friend is fresh, humorous and a new perspective on the path of spiritualty. Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend about Zen and numerous other titles including It Came from Beyond Zen, Don't Be a Jerk, and Hardcore Zen. A Soto Zen teacher, he is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. His writings appear in several other publications. He lives in Los Angeles where he is the founder and lead teacher of the Angel City Zen Center. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. Visit him online and get his new book at www.hardcorezen.info. Make sure to leave us a review and tell us your biggest takeaway.

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Meditation, Social Justice and Embracing Solitude

Added Value with Jules Thompson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 70:02

On this rouge episode I saw an opportunity when my best friend since 6th grade came by to tell me all about her recent experience at a silent 7-day meditation retreat. Not only is she the smartest, most generous and impressive human I know, she has taught me so much about what's truly important. We chat about what it’s like being a social justice advocate, agnostic future meditation instructor who grew up wanting to me a nun and a 2 Enneagram personality type. This episode reinforces that influence is NOT measured by Instagram follower count - but by fearlessly living your purpose and unique truth. Keila is the Field Director at the Tennessee justice center - one of the nation’s leading non-profit legal advocacy firms focused on helping TennCare enrollees access the health services to which they are entitled. She leads TJC’s Advocacy Team, whose mission is to protect and expand Medicaid and to work toward universal health coverage. Resources mentioned in this episode: Hardcore Zen by Brad Warner The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher L. Heuertz Insight Timer (social meditation app) and Imagine Clarity (subscription based meditation app) Intro to meditation group: One Darma Intro to Meditation or Wild heart Meditation Center (Nashville) Tnjustice.org Follow me on Instagram: @julessevt Don't forget to rate + review on Apple Podcast, follow on Spotify and subscribe for email updates on my website. #AddedValuePodcast #AddedValuewithJulesThompson #OwnYourValue

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The Mystical Positivist - Radio Show #324 - 20APR19

The Mystical Positivist

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019

Podcast: This week on the show on the show we present a Skype conversation with Brad Warner. Brad Warner is the founder and head teacher of Angel City Zen Center and Dogen Sangha Los Angeles. He is the author of the popular Hardcore Zen blog as well as several books on Zen Buddhism including Hardcore Zen - Punk Rock, Monster Movies, & the Truth About Reality; Sit Down and Shut Up - Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, & Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye; and Don't Be a Jerk - and Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master. He plays bass in the hardcore punk band Zero Defex (0DFx), is the star of the movies Shoplifting From American Apparel and Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D., was director of the film Cleveland's Screaming! and is a former vice president of the US branch of Tsuburaya Productions, the company founded by the creator of Godzilla. More information about Brad Warner's work can be found at: Hardcore Zen website: hardcorezen.info Angel City Zen Center website: www.aczc.org Brad Warner on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org Brad Warner on Twitter: twitter.com Brad Warner on Facebook: www.facebook.com Hardcore Zen on Facebook: www.facebook.com Brad Warner on YouTube: www.youtube.com

115. Brad Warner in “Hardcore Zen” // Zen Buddhism, Meditation, Pop Spirituality & the Punk Rock Mentality

OCCULTURE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 64:18

Brad Warner is the author of six books, including the critically acclaimed Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Monster Movies and the Truth About Reality. This book put Brad on the map in the Buddhist community because of its no-nonsense, plainspoken - and maybe even outspoken - approach to zen, meditation and the nature of individual reality. In fact, Hardcore Zen actually begins with these words: “Nothing is sacred. Doubt - in everything - is absolutely essential. Everything, no matter how great, how fundamental, how beautiful or important it is, must be questioned.” So you know that yours truly - what, with my plainspoken mantra recited at the end of each episode - you know that this is right up my anti-dogmatic, anti-authoritative alley. PATREON EXTENSION Listen at patreon.com/occulture Psychedelics in Buddhism & drug-based spirituality Encountering demons during meditation Conspiracy thinking The self image as a useful fiction Teaching Buddhism in the same way you teach art “From birth to death, it’s just like this” RESOURCES Hardcore Zen on IndieBound Hardcore Zen on Amazon Brad’s website Brad on Facebook Brad on Twitter Brad on Instagram Brad on YouTube DONATE If recurring monthly support via Patreon isn’t your thing, we do accept one time-donations via PayPal, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple. Every little bit helps. Click here if you’re interested. MERCH Check it out on our website or at our Etsy shop. SOCIAL Twitter Instagram Facebook Tumblr MUSIC Vestron Vulture - “I Want to Be a Robot (Tribute to Giorgio Moroder)” Occams Laser - “Martyr Farker (Occulture Edit)” PRODUCTION & LICENSING This podcast is produced in the Kingdom of Ohio and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. Executive Producers: Mike K., Carter Y., Mauricio G., Alyssa S., Daniel R., Kelly C., Kaleb H., Bruce H., David G., Jeremy V., Marcelo T., Christopher B., Leonidas, Timothy W., Caleb C., Nick F., Michael Q., Jamaica J., Mute Ryan, John W., Paul S., Andy E., Colleen F., Ed O., Blake S., Catalina M., Raymond G., Elegwen O., Saliyah S., Michael W. REMINDER Love yourself. Think for yourself. Question authority.

Exploring Zen Buddhism, Meditation and Human nature with Brad Warner #246

My Seven Chakras

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 55:24

Brad Warner is the author of It Came from Beyond Zen, Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up, and several others. He was ordained a Zen Buddhist priest by Gudo Nishijima. He grew up in the suburbs of Akron, Ohio and the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. He has practiced Zen for over 30 years. He plays bass in the hardcore punk band Zero Defex. For 11 years, he worked in Japan for the company founded by creator of Godzilla. He’s appeared in the film Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D. and the documentary about him, Brad Warner’s Hardcore Zen. For the show notes? Visit www.mysevenchakras.com/246 Like this episode? Please leave an honest rating on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. P.S: Just takes a minute! :-) SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES Click here to leave us a rating & review on iTunes Follow us on social media: | Facebook | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

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Hardcore Zen Show ep 3 - Welcome to the Human Experience

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2018

A Zen look at suicide and depression, featuring Gesshin Greenwood and Erik Anderson. If you or someone you know are suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts, please visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ for resources and help. Please remember to donate to keep this show and the Angel City Zen Center going! https://www.aczc.org/donate. This show is in large part a fundraiser to try and keep our center open (which is always a struggle and an open question). If you support what we're doing and want to help us keep being able to bring you content like this, every donation helps! https://www.aczc.org

Hardcore Zen Show Episode 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018

The theme this episode is "Women in Buddhism," featuring Jitsujo Gauthier and Gesshin Greenwood discussing her new book, "Bow First, Ask Questions Later." Please donate to keep this show and our center going! - https://www.aczc.org/donate

Hardcore Zen Show Ep 1 - Audio Podcast

The Classical Ideas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 38:26

On this episode Brad Warner discusses Bodhidharma meeting the Emperor Wu with Dave Cuomo, plus interviews with author Noah Cicero, and Karmedian Amanda Loveland.

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Spiritual Trek Around Mount Kailash / Modern World Zen Priest Brad Warner / Conflict and Peace

Spiritual Fizz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 32:44

Every year thousands of pilgrims hike the path around the sacred Mount Kailash which rises 6,000 feet above the surrounding landscape. Our featured guest Brad Warner is a zen priest who also happens to be a punk rock bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger based in Los Angeles. Learn about upcoming mindful events and spiritual observances including the Celtic festival of Beltane. Show Segments Intro: 00:00 Spiritual Reflection: Conflict and Peace: 01:18 Spiritual Events and Observances: The Celtic festival Beltane: 02:25 Spiritual Places: Mount Kailash: 03:28 Featured Guest: Modern World Zen Priest, Brad Warner: 05:46 Outro: 32:00 Our Featured Guest Brad Warner is a Zen priest and the author of the new book “It Came from Beyond Zen!” He’s also the author of Don’t Be a Jerk, Sit Down & Shut Up, and Hardcore Zen. In addition, Brad happens to be a punk rock bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger based in Los Angeles. You can visit him online at his website. Show Resources and Links Mount Kailash in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. The Celtic festival of Beltane. The ancient zen priest Dōgen. The Japanese sect of zen called Sōtō. Activities of the Holy Father Pope Francis The schedule for the Dalai Lama. Eckhart Tolle and Kim Eng events. Join our Spiritual Community Today Get exclusive access to podcasts, videos, our private Facebook group and more. Available only to Spiritual Fizz subscribers. Find out more about the Spiritual Fizz Podcast Please support us by subscribing to this podcast on iTunes and tell your friends about us. We look forward to being with you next time when we talk more about the connections between the spiritual and physical worlds.

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It Came from Beyond Zen: A Conversation with Brad Warner

Progressive Spirit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 53:01

Brad Warner is a Soto Zen priest. He also plays bass for the punk band, Zero Defex. And he plays a zen priest named Brad in the important film, Zombie Bounty Hunter, M.D. He also has a curious interest in the 13th century Japanese Zen Master, Dogen. He is in the process of translating Dogen’s work for a modern audience. In the course of the hour, we are going to explore a lot of stuff including Brad Warner's two books based on Dogen’s work. They are Don’t Be A Jerk and Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master and It Came from Beyond Zen! More Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master. Brad’s website is hardcorezen.infoBrad Warner is a Zen priest, filmmaker, blogger, and Japanese monster-movie marketer. He’s the author of Hardcore Zen; Sit Down & Shut Up; Sex, Sin & Zen; and most recently, There Is No God and He Is Always with You. The Huffington Post recently named him one of the top Buddhists to follow on Twitter and his writing appears in media ranging from Tricycle and Shambhala Sun to Suicidegirls.

It Came from Beyond Zen! with Brad Warner & How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re An Adult with Ira Isreal

Moments with Marianne

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 68:39

It Came from Beyond Zen! with Brad WarnerOrdained as a Soto Zen priest, Brad Warner is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and blogger. He is the founder of Angel City Zen Center in Los Angeles and the author of Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, and several other books about Zen Buddhism. His writing appears on SuicideGirls.com and in Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. http://hardcorezen.infoHow To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re An Adult with Ira IsraelIra Israel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Mindful Relationship Coach. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. Ira has taught mindfulness to thousands of physicians, psychologists, attorneys, engineers and creative professionals across America. www.IraIsrael.com

Ep 22: Brad Warner on Soto Zen, Writing, and Dogen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2017 57:09

Brad Warner is most recently the author of It Came from Beyond Zen! and numerous other titles including Don't Be a Jerk, Sit Down & Shut Up, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate, There is No God and he is always with you, Sex, Sin, and Zen, Hardcore Zen, and Hardcore Zen Strikes Again. A Soto Zen priest, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, Japanese-monster-movie marketer, and popular blogger based in Los Angeles. You can find him online at www.hardcorezen.info

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TSOM: Brad Warner - It Came from Beyond Zen!

TSOM - Gwilda Wiyaka

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2017 60:14

Brad Warner is the author of It Came from Beyond Zen! and numerous other titles including Don’t Be a Jerk, Sit Down & Shut Up, and Hardcore Zen. A Soto Zen priest, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, Japanese-monster-movie marketer, and popular blogger based in Los Angeles.

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Guest: Brad Warner author of It Came From Beyond Zen: More Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master

Relationships 2.0 With Dr. Michelle Skeen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 60:01

This week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Brad Warner author of It Came From Beyond Zen: More Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master About the book: Vol. 2 of Brad Warner’s Radical but Reverent Paraphrasing of Dogen’s Treasury of the True Dharma Eye In Japan in 1253, one of the great thinkers of his time died — and the world barely noticed. That man was the Zen monk Eihei Dogen. For centuries his main work, Shobogenzo, languished in obscurity, locked away in remote monasteries until scholars rediscovered it in the twentieth century. What took so long? In Brad Warner’s view, Dogen was too ahead of his time to find an appreciative audience. To bring Dogen’s work to a bigger readership, Warner began paraphrasing Shobogenzo, recasting it in simple, everyday language. The first part of this project resulted in Don’t Be a Jerk, and now Warner presents this second volume, It Came from Beyond Zen! Once again, Warner uses wry humor and incisive commentary to bridge the gap between past and present, making Dogen’s words clearer and more relevant than ever before. About the author: Ordained as a Soto Zen priest, Brad Warner is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, and blogger. He is the founder of Angel City Zen Center in Los Angeles and the author of Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, and several other books about Zen Buddhism. His writing appears on SuicideGirls.com and in Lion’s Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles.

Why Zen Matters, Advice from Zen Master Dogen - Conversation with Brad Warner [Episode 17]

Anatomy of Living

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 61:28

With the growing interest in Zen Buddhism, many people have heard of the great Japanese Zen Master Eihei Dogen, but who was he? How did his views of Zen differ from others? And why might his views matter today? Join us with Soto Zen Priest, teacher and author Brad Warner as we discuss this fascinating figure from the 13th Century A.D. Brad presents Dogen's ideas in ways that make them more applicable in our modern daily lives, allowing a more accessible understanding of this great Zen master. Brad is the author of Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, and several other books on Zen Buddhism including his recent release: It Came From Beyond Zen, published by New World Library. His writing also appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. --- Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo Why Zen Matters, Advice from Zen Master Dogen - Conversation with Brad Warner [Episode 17] Credits: Special Guest: Brad Warner www.hardcorezen.info Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson Ashton Szabo Facebook: www.facebook.com/anatomyofliving Instagram: @anatomyofliving Twitter: AnatomyofLiving www.anatomyofliving.com

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EP085: Just the Tip Tuesday - Sex, Sin and Zen

The Intimate Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 13:04

Every Tuesday on Modern SexTalks we come at you with Just the Tip Tuesday where we offer a 10 minute segment from a previous episode. Our episodes can be a bit long sometimes, and it can be hard to remember everything, so this is an option to get bite sized bits of information on a weekly basis. Today's episode is a short segment from EP109: Sex, Sin and Zen with Brad Warner. Brad Warner is a Zen Buddhist monk, and his brand is Hardcore Zen. One of his most popular books is Sex, Sin and Zen where he talks about the Zen perspective on sex and sin. Like us on Facebook and Instagram! And help us out by leaving a rating and a review in iTunes.

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Ep. 41 - Brad Warner

What is Going OM with Sandie Sedgbeer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 61:09

Chris sits down with Brad Warner to share his wisdom and experiences as a Soto Zen priest as well as his new book, “Don’t Be a Jerk: And Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master.” Brad Warner is the author of Don’t Be a Jerk and numerous other titles including Sit Down & Shut Up, Hardcore Zen, and Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. A Soto Zen priest, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, Japanese-monster-movie marketer, and popular blogger based in Los Angeles.

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Don’t Be A Jerk with Brad Warner

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 56:48

Don’t Be A Jerk: And Other Practical Advice From Japan’s Greatest Zen Master with Brad WarnerAired Thursday, 28 July 2016, 7:00 PM ETBRAD WARNER, bestselling author of books like Sit Down & Shut Up and Hardcore Zen, isn’t your typical Zen master. And his latest book the enclosed advance reading copy of his upcoming new book Don’t Be a Jerk: And Other Practical Advice from Dōgen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master isn’t your typical book about Buddhism.The Shōbōgenzō: The True Treasury of the Dharma Eye is a revered 800-year-old Zen Buddhism classic written by a Japanese monk named Eihei Dōgen. However, despite the tremendous respect his teachings have earned over the years, many consider the book difficult to understand and rarely read.A student of The Shōbōgenzō for thirty years, Warner has referenced Dōgen in the six previous books he’s written about Zen practice. Now, in Don’t Be a Jerk, he presents a radical but reverent paraphrasing of Dōgen’s work for modern times in plainspoken language that’s also entertaining.Says Warner, “We need Dōgen today — desperately. His philosophy offers us a way out of our continuing battles between the idealistic and the materialistic view. He offers us a Middle Way that shows us we do not have to choose between science and religion.Join Sandie and Brad Warner as they discuss such issues as:* Was Dōgen the First Buddhist Feminist?” * You’re Already Enlightened Except You’re Not” * Did Dōgen Teach Reincarnation and Does It Even Matter If He Did? * And more…BRAD WARNER is the author of Don’t Be a Jerk and numerous other titles including Sit Down & Shut Up, Hardcore Zen, and Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. A Soto Zen priest, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, Japanese-monster-movie marketer, and popular blogger based in Los Angeles. www.hardcorezen.info

137: Brad Warner

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 40:39

This week we talk to Brad Warner about not being a jerk Brad Warner is an ordained Zen teacher and author of the books There Is No God And He Is Always With You , Sit Down and Shut Up and Hardcore Zen. He’s also a writer for the Suicide Girls website, bass player for the hardcore punk rock group 0DFx (aka Zero Defex), star of the movies “Shoplifting From American Apparel” and “Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D.,” director of the film “Cleveland’s Screaming!” and former vice president of the US branch of the company founded by the man who created Godzilla. His latest book is called: Don't Be a Jerk: Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master - A Radical but Reverent Paraphrasing of Dogen's Treasury of the True Dharma Eye In This Interview, Brad Warner and I Discuss... The One You Feed parable His book, Don't Be a Jerk and Other Practical Advice from Dogen, Japan's Greatest Zen Master That we become the people we need to become How a person can be a buddha one minute and a jackass the next That once you realize what your "negative" urges are, they become less attractive for you to respond to The answer to the question, "How do you strive to be a better person AND accept life exactly as it is?" That the most intelligent course of action is the one that benefits everyone involved How one of his teachers said that you need to hold an equal amount of faith and doubt The idea that thoughts are just the secretions of your brain the same way your stomach acid are the secretion of your stomach For more show notes visit our website A grandfather is talking with his grandson and he says there are two wolves inside of us which are always at war with each other. One of them is a good wolf which represents things like kindness, bravery and love. The other is a bad wolf, which represents things like greed, hatred and fear. The grandson stops and thinks about it for a second then he looks up at his grandfather and says, “Grandfather, which one wins?” The grandfather quietly replies, the one you feed The Tale of Two Wolves is often attributed to the Cherokee Indians but there seems to be no real proof of this. It has also been attributed to evangelical preacher Billy Graham and Irish Playwright George Bernard Shaw. It appears no one knows for sure but this does not diminish the power of the parable. This parable goes by many names including: The Tale of Two Wolves The Parable of the Two Wolves Two Wolves Which Wolf Do You Feed Which Wolf are You Feeding Which Wolf Will You Feed It also often features different animals, mainly two dogs.

Ep. 30 - Noah Levine

Inspire Nation Show with Michael Sandler

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 57:27

Bio Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against The Stream, The Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery, is a Buddhist teacher, author and counselor. He has created a Buddhist approach to addiction recovery called Refuge Recovery, that includes peer lead meetings as well as a professional treatment center. He is also the founding teacher of Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society, with centers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Nashville and over 20 affiliated groups around North America. He teaches meditation classes, workshops and retreats internationally. Noah holds a Masters degree in counseling psychology and lives in Los Angeles. Episode Outline: • Dharma Punk – Noah talks about his experience with addiction and how it led him to the Buddhist Path. • A Community Effort – Noah revisits the origins of Refuge Recovery and shares about all of the preparation that went into the endeavor. • Refuge Recovery –In the Refuge Recovery book, Noah writes, “Refuge Recovery is a practice, a process, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction.” Which we discuss. • Addiction Creates Suffering – Noah and I explore The Four Truths of recovery, beginning with the First Truth, which is, addiction creates suffering. In Refuge Recovery, Noah writes, “This is not a philosophy. It is a practice; it demands action. We must understand, acknowledge, admit, and take this action by writing and sharing an in-depth and detailed inventory of the suffering we have experienced in association with our addictions.” Can you expand on that? • The Cause of Addiction Is Repetitive Craving – The Second Truth of recovery is that the cause of addiction is repetitive craving. In Refuge Recovery Noah writes, “We have come to understand that all forms of addiction have their roots in the natural human tendency to crave for life to be more pleasurable and less painful than it actually is. The addict is not at fault for the root causes and conditions that lead to addiction, only for the habitual reactive patterns that perpetuate it.” Which again, we discuss. • Recovery Is Possible – The Third Truth of recovery is that recovery is possible. In Refuge Recovery Noah writes write, “Freedom from the suffering caused by addiction is attainable, if we are ready and willing to take responsibility for our actions and to follow the Eightfold Path. As you enter this process and attend group meetings, you will connect with many others who have also suffered the consequences of addiction and are now recovering. Allow the group to inspire you and to show the possibilities of recovery, while also making room for the imperfections of some of the individuals within the group.” • The Path To Recovery – So The Four Noble Truths sets out the way, the Eightfold Path, that leads to the end of suffering and is composed of eight factors, which Noah talks about. • Buddhist Atheist – Noah and I discuss an interesting conversation we recently had about God in relation to recovery and relapse. • Moving Forward – Noah talks about the current and future state of Refuge Recovery. Recommendations: Refuge Recovery Website Against The Stream Website Noah’s Book: Refuge Recovery, Dharma Punx, Against The Stream, The Heart of the Revolution Other Books: Indie Spiritualist by Chris Grosso (Foreword by Noah Levine), Hardcore Zen by Brad Warner

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Ep.18 - Shattering the Shackles of Unexamined Assumptions

Pulpit To Pew

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 28:21

Welcome to the 18th episode of Pulpit To Pew. Reverend Beverly Gibson and Johnny Gwin weigh many topics, including the pervasive and addictive nature of technology in our current society as well as the importance of escaping that technology. They also discuss the idea of taking inventory and analyzing the illusions and mindsets (shackles) that can block us from understanding others, positively moving forward and staying focused on your mission. Bonus: Reverend Gibson shares that see is not a "Goody Two Shoes". Questions: > Do we have the freedom to shatter those illusions and perspectives that distract us from our gifts, relationships with others and God? > What shackles do you have in your life? > How can I shatter my shackles and move forward on the right path? > How do I want others to see? > Are we willing to be brave enough to "break our shackles" and follow Jesus, now? Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Galatians 5:1,13-25 Luke 9:51-62 What you will hear: > There may be some things we are shackled to that might be leading us on a path that we shouldn't be on. > Distancing yourself from devices and perceptions that shackle and distract you from your gifts and your true path. > Rigid perspectives & mindsets can harm us and cloud the truth > The dangers of unexamined assumptions > How your occupation and interests shape the way you see the world > The "grooves" of our lives > Confronting your illusions > Elijah & Elisha lesson explained > Paul's letter to the Galatians explained > Flesh vs. the fruit of the Spirit > The Vulcan view of diversity > Letting go of my perspectives and mindsets > Iceberg analogy of what people know and see > Watch out for the manipulators in the world > Hardcore Zen book reference - "Question everything and everyone" > The hypocrisy of punk rock conformity > Toni Morrison - Claiming the permission to succeed > The importance of compassion and empathy with relationships > Explanation of "anyone that looks back can not fit in the Kingdom of God" What do you think about Pulpit To Pew? We would love to hear what you think, or maybe what you would like us to talk about on an upcoming podcast. Email producer Stacy Wellborn at stacywellborn@gmail.com and join in the conversation. Like Pulpit To Pew Podcast? Here’s how you can help the show: 1. Like our Facebook Page 2. Subscribe to Pulpit To Pew on Apple iTunes (or Overcast App) 3. Rate and review the show on Apple iTunes This one helps us a ton – seriously! Thanks for listening and have a great week.

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HOW TO MEDITATE LIKE A ZEN BUDDHIST MASTER – EVEN IF CHASED BY GODZILLA! Brad Warner | Spirituality | Self-Help | Health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 57:17

If things feel too complicated to you today, whether it's your work, your homelife, or even your spiritual or meditation practice, then do we have the show for you! Today I'll be talking with Brad Warner, a Soto Zen Priest, punk bassist, film-maker, Japanese monster-movie marketer and author of Sit Down and Shut Up, Hardcore Zen, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate, and his latest, Don't Be A Jerk. Today I want to talk with Brad about simplicity, about what zen really is, what it means, and how in the world it can help today, more than ever. And what in the world it means like to meditate like a Buddhist. That plus we'll talk about the Flintstones, Loch Ness monster, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and why Star Trek really was WAY cooler than Lost in Space. Questions and Topics include: Do you have a Godzilla collection? How'd you become a monster movie marketer? How and when Brad Warner got into Zen Buddhism How Brad lived in Kenya while he was growing up. How Brad got into punk rock Why a Zen Buddhist is the ultimate rebel? “How am I the status quo???” How Zen Buddhism practice is ‘dirt simple'. Who is Zen Buddhist Master Dogen? How meditation gets you to naturally question things. What's a monk of a different style? How Brad Warner is an ordained soto lineage monk. What does Monkhood mean for things like dating? What does ‘ethical behavior' mean for a monk? If an elephant's chasing you, why it's okay to run up a tree. What celibacy did and did not mean for Zen monks in the past. How most of Buddhism has gotten really complicated What does it mean to think the thought of not thinking? What's the importance of ignoring your own thoughts – Why you don't want to try stopping or suppressing your own thoughts. What is a goalless practice? What surfers riding the Eisbach in Germany has to do with anything What Santa Claus and the Easter bunny have to do with existence What is the Zen definition of existence? What it means to be ‘waves on an ocean'? What is ‘freaky Buddhist philosophy stuff'? What is Osoji, the big cleaning? What is house-cleaning of the mind? What does Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunyu Suzuki have to do with a big cleaning? Why mindfulness could be moving too fast? What you want to do (when meditating) to make sure you don't ‘freak out' How balance brings him the woo-hoo. Can visit Brad's Blog hardcoreblog.info. (Will be in NY at the end of April) What's the #1 thing Brad Warner learned from Dogen? Why you want to take a little time out each day to pause and not add any stimulus Why ‘reading about the practice is not the practice'. How do we begin to practice zazen? Why you want to meditate as long as you can stand it, and then… What to do when thoughts come up and you're meditating What's to do if someone can't sit to meditate HOW TO MEDITATE LIKE A ZEN BUDDHIST MASTER - AND IN ONLY 5 MINUTES!!! Brad Warner | Spirituality | Self-Help | Health For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

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48: Brad Warner- Don’t Be a Jerk and Dōgen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master

Life on Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2016 62:15

For Life on Purpose Episode #48, my guest is Zen teacher and author Brad Warner, who is also a punk bassist, filmmaker, Japanese-monster-movie marketer, and popular blogger. Brad joined me for a great conversation about his new book Don’t Be a Jerk: And Other Practical Advice from Dōgen, Japan’s Greatest Zen Master (New World Library), in which he paraphrases Dōgen’s work for modern times in his trademark style that readers have come to know and love, bringing his wisdom on topics like feminism, reincarnation, and the debate between science and religion to the forefront. We also discuss Dōgen's great work The Shōbōgenzō, Brad's life story, a brief history of Zen, and philosophical topics such as the notions of "no self", "not knowing", and the question of why we need to practice, if as the Buddha says, "We are all perfect just as we are."About: Brad Warner is an ordained Zen teacher and author of the books There Is No God And He Is Always With You (2013), Sex Sin and Zen (2010), Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate (2009), Sit Down and Shut Up (2007) and Hardcore Zen (2004). He’s also a writer for the Suicide Girls website, bass player for the hardcore punk rock group 0DFx (aka Zero Defex), star of the movies “Shoplifting From American Apparel” and “Zombie Bounty Hunter M.D.,” director of the film “Cleveland’s Screaming!” and former vice president of the US branch of the company founded by the man who created Godzilla.Born in Hamilton, Ohio in 1964, in 1972, Brad’s family relocated to Nairobi, Kenya. When he returned three years later, nothing about rural Ohio seemed quite the same anymore. In 1982, Brad joined 0DFx (Zero Defex), famous for an eighteen-second burst of noise titled “Drop the A-Bomb On Me.” 0DFx recently reunited and has a new CD out.While still playing hardcore punk, Brad became involved in Zen Buddhism. The realistic, no BS philosophy reminded him of the attitude the punks took towards music. He made it to Japan in 1993 where he began studying the philosophy with an iconoclastic rebel Zen Master named Gudo Nishijima. After a few years, Nishijima decided to make Brad his successor as a teacher of Zen.To learn more about Brad and his work, visit: http://hardcorezen.info/.

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Ep. 13 - Jessica Pimentel