Beste Open Sky Zen podcaster (2024)

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What Zen is, What Zen is Not 45:09

10+ y ago45:09

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Some think that Zen is about following outdated rules, performing rituals, and repeating dead words. But Zen isn't really any of those things--it's something that anyone can practice anytime and anywhere. Zen monk Lawrence Grecco discusses what the true purpose of Zen is during a dharma talk he gave at a weekend retreat held at the Interdependence …

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The Bodhisattva Ideal 25:38

10+ y ago25:38

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Mahayana Buddhism is greatly characterized by the bodhisattva ideal. This approach to Buddhist practice stresses the importance of not only attaining enlightenment for ourselves, but also striving to help all other beings to do the same. This dharma talk by Lawrence Grecco discusses how the bodhisattva ideal came into being, what it really means, a…

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The Importance of Intention 21:24

10+ y ago21:24

21:24

We always have an intention operating in our minds whether we're aware of it or not. Learning how to more consciously set an intention can help us control our karma rather than allowing it to control us through mental habit energy. Lawrence Grecco discusses the importance of keeping a strong intention, and how the ancient art of gatha writing can b…

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What is True Love? 1:05:47

10+ y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Love comes in many forms and can inspire great happiness or great heartache. Yet many of us are confused as to what love truly is since it seems to appear and disappear so unpredictably. So what is love or lovingkindness from a Buddhist perspective? Lawrence Grecco discusses the true nature of unconditional love during this introductory talk before…

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Do Buddhists Believe in God? 27:42

10+ y ago27:42

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Buddhism is usually considered a "Godless" religion. But what is it we are connecting with through the practice meditation and watching our minds throughout the day? Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco speaks on this rarely addressed topic during a dharma talk at the Interdependence Project in New York City.

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It's All Good: Practicing Equanimity in Your Everyday Life 11:28

11y ago11:28

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Equanimity is a natural state of mind that is free from likes and dislikes. It describes a mind that doesn't get distracted by every fleeting situation or circumstances. It's perfectly normal to have desires and preferences, but when they start to rule us we can get thrown off course and end up at the mercy of external events. Ven. Lawrence Do'an G…

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The Gem is in Your Hand 28:54

11+ y ago28:54

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In Zen we understand that happiness cannot be acquired externally. All of us are already complete and whole, and none of us lacks anything - even though it often feels as if we do. Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco gives a dharma talk about the gem that is inside all of us, and shares two Zen Buddhist parables that illustrate the point that we all have ev…

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Lawrence Grecco on Jane Radio (with Jane Pratt) 26:42

12y ago26:42

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An audience question and answer session with Zen Buddhist monk Ven. Lawrence Grecco on Jane Radio. Recorded August 27, 2012.

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How to Meditate Anytime, Anywhere 12:00

12+ y ago12:00

12:00

Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco discusses how to incorporate meditation practice into your daily life even if you have little or no spare time.

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Turning Poisonous Mind States into Beauty 20:58

12+ y ago20:58

20:58

Zen Monk Lawrence Do'an Grecco discusses how what we normally view as obstacles to our spiritual lives are actually the path that can help us transform our difficulties into assets.

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Beyond Concepts: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco 20:09

12+ y ago20:09

20:09

Our true nature is not something we can realize by study or thinking alone.

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Compassion and Forgiveness: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco 40:25

12+ y ago40:25

40:25

Compassion and forgiveness are inextricably linked. Discover what it means to be compassionate and how this naturally leads to forgiveness. Given at Open Sky Zen in January 2012.

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This Koan Called Life: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco 45:06

12+ y ago45:06

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Koans, like life, are paradoxical and cannot be answered by our logical, thinking minds. How can we approach our everyday situations in a way that enables clarity, directness, and an appropriate response? This dharma talk took place at the Interdependence Project on February 15, 2012.