Podcasts by Daily Zen
est. 2008
"The good life is as simple as paying attention."
Further podcasts by Charlie Ambler
Podcast on the topic Buddhismus
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The Purpose of Zen from 2018-04-16T14:11:33
I discuss two passages of DT Suzuki and ask the question: how do we implement Zen into our daily lives? What's the point? Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen
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Confrontation from 2018-03-16T15:09:57
Meditation helps us know ourselves. It makes us more comfortable confronting difficult thoughts and feelings without getting carried away. In social situations, this translates into a healthier for...
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Work and Life from 2018-03-07T15:27:20
In Zen we cultivate the Middle Way, attempting to find balance as life pulls us into various extremes. When we separate our lives into Work and Life, we face challenges and a lot of suffering. We s...
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Achievement from 2018-02-26T14:59:50
Meditation teaches us to appreciate tasks for their own sake, but how do we apply this to our daily lives? How do we make the most of each day focusing on the process instead of the results? Suppor...
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Expectation from 2018-02-19T13:52:29
Our expectations and desires often keep us fearful, delusional and hesitant. When we turn our attention inward through meditation, we can go with the flow of life successfully rather than trying to...
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Confidence from 2018-02-07T15:00:20
We spend so much time feeling insecure, judging others and judging ourselves. We neglect ourselves, which leads to egoism, a lack of confidence and poor relationships with others. But when we medit...
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Exploring A Zen Story from 2018-01-25T19:12:08
What can we learn from old Zen stories? What purpose do spiritual texts serve in general? When we start to ask ourselves these questions and others, we uncover a new dimension of life that can brin...
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Zen and Impermanence from 2018-01-24T20:39:50
What does it mean to live in a world where nothing is permanent, where everything (including yourself) is in an unrelenting state of flux? I discuss impermanence on this week's episode, featuring t...
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Internal And External Life from 2018-01-19T16:33:10
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Why We Meditate: Discussing and Debunking from 2018-01-12T20:27:34
We know a lot about the scientific and psychological benefits of meditation. But where do these benefits come from? Why do we experience changes in ourselves after meditating? I go through a list o...
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Meditation and Meaninglessness from 2017-12-05T18:03:35
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Ego and Decision Making from 2017-11-29T14:09:55
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Planning vs. Worrying from 2017-11-15T15:28:47
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Your Virtual Life from 2017-11-10T21:20:16
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Conflict, Competition, and Mindfulness from 2017-11-01T19:06:54
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Meditation & Exercise from 2017-10-24T19:32:02
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What Is Truth? from 2017-10-16T20:42:07
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Motivation from 2017-10-02T22:34:58
By changing the way we approach motivation, it's possible to spend our time in such a way that brings both joy and success. The key is to not overthink it. Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patre...
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Modern Mindfulness from 2017-09-29T19:43:24
What's the difference between non-attachment and detachment? How do we control our monkey brains? How do we not let the news get us down?
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Meditation & Inner-Peace from 2017-09-26T13:48:12
I discuss peace, idealism, esoteric spirituality and cleverness. Suggest topics on Twitter (@dailyzen)
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Self Compassion / Beginner's Mind from 2017-07-18T16:15:58
What does it mean to see things anew? How does this help us be kinder to ourselves?
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Meditation & Mental Health from 2017-07-14T18:48:50
I talk about psychiatry, envy and making peace with the past.
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The Meaning of Life from 2017-07-06T20:04:45
I discuss negativity, the meaning of life and the purpose of meditation.
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Overcoming Anxiety from 2017-07-03T21:32:15
How do we overcome anxiety? How do we deal with emptiness? What are Zen politics?
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Gratitude and Happiness from 2017-07-01T14:37:43
I discuss gratitude, happiness and social conflict.
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Finding Peace In Chaos from 2017-06-23T13:08:03
I respond to your twitter questions about non-duality, detachment, idealism and politics.
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Meditation and Creativity from 2017-06-21T14:14:55
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How To Go With The Flow from 2015-11-19T19:54:15
A brief meditation on learning to 'be like water' and go with the flow.
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How To Meditate from 2015-11-11T22:12:32
A brief guide to meditation. You can find more at www.thedailyzen.org and twitter.com/dailyzen .
The podcast is also available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-zen...