After battling severe post-traumatic stress, isolation, and addiction, he discovered Buddhist practice and began intensive training and study. In 1995 he was fully ordained as a Zen Buddhist monk in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition.

Since then, Claude AnShin has dedicated his life to addressing the causes and consequences of violence, war, and suffering in and among individuals, families, and societies.

Resources:

Claude's website: http://zaltho.org

European: http://Zaltho.de

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Chapters:

00:00:01 - Teaser From Our Guest and Introduction

I'm very thankful and grateful that I know this, that I have this information.

00:02:37 - Guest Introduction and Military Experiences

Introduction of the guest, a Vietnam War veteran and Zen Buddhist monk, sharing his enlistment experience and military culture influence.

00:11:26 - Volunteering for Vietnam and Post-War Challenges

The guest reflects on his decision to volunteer for Vietnam and discusses the challenges faced by veterans upon returning from combat.

00:19:14 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress and Healing

Insights on post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and the role of gratitude in healing from trauma and PTSD.

00:23:11 - Defining Gratitude and Letting Go of Attachments

The guest offers a personal definition of gratitude through Buddhist practice and discusses the complexity of letting go of attachments.

00:27:10 - Personal Experiences and Moments of Gratitude

The guest recounts life-changing experiences that led to gratitude and reflects on transformative moments and their impact.

00:33:25 - The Challenge of Staying Stopped and Understanding Peace

Discussing the difficulty of maintaining sobriety and exploring the concept of peace as active nonviolence and acceptance of conflict.

00:39:44 - Interconnectedness, Personal Responsibility, and Change

Emphasizing the importance of interconnectedness and personal transformation to address violence, war, and the potential for peace.

00:47:28 - Sharing Resources and Publications

Providing information about the speaker's work and published books related to the discussed themes.

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