Mountain Rain Zen Dharma Podcast

Shinmon Michael Newton suggests that an unanswered question is alive with everything, active and illuminated as thunder. Not knowing is the wisdom of not forcing reality into an answer. In our world flooded by digital noise, in what way is silence still a disruptive revolutionary power? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider suppo...

Myoshin Kate McCandless explores the wheel of karma and our human concern about the suffering of those who have died. How are they and what are the karmic consequences of their choices in life? At this time of year, how do communities enact care for those no longer with us? Can you notice when a disparaging thought arises? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these t...

Unmon Jacob offers the second talk in his capacity as shuso. He asks: can we dynamically work between knowing and not knowing in order to support our ethics? _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/donate. A full archive of recorded teachings going back over ten years is free and accessible on...

Myoshin Kate McCandless discusses Zen's ambivalence towards the wild fox. "Do not ignore cause and effect". _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/donate. A full archive of recorded teachings going back over ten years is free and accessible on our website. For questions and comments, conta...

Shinmon Michael Newton suggests that unknowing or not knowing have always been part of the human condition. Practicing with "I don't know" can strengthen attention, deepen humility and cultivate compassion. _____________________________________________________________ These talks are made possible thanks to donations from our worldwide community. If you find value in these teachings, please consider supporting our work at mountainrainzen.org/donate. A full archive of recorded ...