Audio Video Podcast: An Extract from The Lotus Sutra The Sutra of Innumerable Means Jan 21, 2021 'Skilful Means' is a central plank of a bodhisattva's training. In this extract the Buddha makes this skill central to realisation and enlightenment. Zen Bites #7: Walking Meditation Dec 15, 2020 How do we take the 'quiet spaciousness' off the meditation seat and into activity? Walking meditation is one gateway method to do this. Jamie and Martin also discuss the pilgrimage and its symbolic resonance as 'spiritual journey'. The Three Temptations of Māra A Rohatsu Week Talk Dec 9, 2020 The three temptations take place as the ascetic Gautama sits under the Bodhi Tree in his final attempt to see into the nature of reality and become free from suffering. Not to be confused with the notion of the 'devil', Māra is a deity from the Hindu pantheon who plays a dual role as tempter and tester for Zen Bites #6 Daily Life Practice Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Nov 25, 2020 In this discussion Jamie & Martin discuss the mechanics of daily life practice, the practice of meditation in the midst of our life activities. How does this tie into the more 'visible' practice of zazen (sitting meditation)? Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #5 The Compassionate Heart Nov 11, 2020 Therapeutic Mindfulness now includes specific practices around compassion. Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this 'Divine Abode' as it is called in Buddhism as being intrinsic to the awakened heart. Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast: Section from the Diamond Sutra The 32 Marks of Buddha Nov 5, 2020 The 32 mark were used as living symbols of Buddha and aligned to the creation of the 'practice body' of adherents to deliver beings out of delusion. The power of the Buddha made manifest through teachings, meditation, words and ritual practices. Zen Bites #4:Meditational Retreats Why do them and what are they for? Oct 29, 2020 Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this element of spiritual training, along with a few things to consider if you want to go on one. Zen Bites #3 What is Mindfulness for? A dialogue between Zen & Psychotherapy Oct 14, 2020 This episode looks at the question of whether mindfulness is a religious practice or a therapeutic practice. Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast: A Passage from the Diamond Sutra (1) Oct 8, 2020 The Diamond Sutra is part of the Great Heart of Wisdom cycle of scriptures. In this talk: karma, self and no-self; the bodhisattva path and nested selves. Zen Bites #2: What is Mindfulness Really? From the Archive Oct 7, 2020 In this episode Jamie Shavdia & Martin Goodson discuss whether Mindfulness is a technique or a way of life? What defines the mindful awareness state? How is it attained? Zen Bites #1: Who am I? From the archive Sep 24, 2020 Zen Bites' is the first in a series of podcasts featuring CBT & Mindfulness Psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia and Martin Goodson co-founder of the website The Zen Gateway. In Zen Bites #1 (entitled Who am I?) discussion ranges from the nature of consciousness to the realisation of mortality, compassion Series Zen Bites Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Sep 24, 2020 Zen Bites is a free audio podcast series featuring Mindfulness-based psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia and Zen Buddhist teacher Martin Goodson, with discussion focusing on Zen, Buddhism and Mindfulness, to more generalised themes of Psychology and Spirituality. Previous Next 6 of 7 pages (There are 75 posts) Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Topics AUDIO COURSES BOOKS DAILY LIFE PRACTICE INTERVIEWS MEDITATION MINDFULNESS PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGY ZEN PRACTICE Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more Dharma Centre Our online community to complement The Zen Gateway online resource and magazine. Visit Dharma Centre
