Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center Podcasts

These talks are from the weekly lectures presented by the abbot and guest speakers. Located in Mountain View, California, Kannon Do is a Soto Zen meditation center in the tradition of Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki. Since its inception in the mid-1960's, Kannon Do has provided opportunities for daily meditation and retreats, as well as the study of Buddhist teachings and the exploration of spiritual practice in daily life.
Episodes 68-76 of 239 episodes

76. Guest Speaker: Stevan Jackson

July 31, 2020 | Podcast

World Bank Senior External Affairs Officer Stevan Jackson discusses his personal experience with racism. He describes what it is like, the impact it had on him, and suggestions for ways forward.

75. Guest Speaker: Troy Williams

July 26, 2020 | Podcast

Troy Williams reflects on the situation in the country after George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter movement.

74. The Transient Nature of Values.

July 19, 2020 | Podcast

This talk explores how some values change over time and over the course of our lives.