Claude AnShin is a Vietnam combat veteran, a Zen Buddhist monk and teacher, and the author of the book “At Hell’s Gate: A Soldier’s Journey from War to Peace.” He is also the founder of the Zaltho Foundation, which promotes nonviolence, awareness, and positive change in individuals and communities.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Claude AnShin has shifted from teaching in person to offering live weekly dharma talks from the Magnolia Zen Center in Mary Esther, Florida. The Zaltho Live podcast makes these talks available for listeners to enjoy at any time.

Rather than selecting a topic in advance, AnShin solicits questions from the group so that he can speak directly to people’s interests, curiosity, and concerns. The topics that arise are wide-ranging--from questions about meditation practice and core Buddhist teachings, to relationships, work life, current events, and more.