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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 19-27 of 98 episodes

27. The Perfect Dharma

February 26, 2019 | Podcast

This talk emphasizes the importance of seeing every relationship as special.

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26. How the Blue Lotus Blooms

January 17, 2019 | Podcast

This talk discusses the need to set aside ideas, words and thoughts and rely on zazen and experience in order to understand the truth and purpose of life.

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25. Zen practice in the West

December 25, 2018 | Podcast

This talk contrasts traditional Zen practice in Asia with the new forms now being developed to suit the culture and lifestyle of the the U.S. and elsewhere.