A Congruent Life

Bernie Glassman is well-known throughout the world as a pioneer in socially-engaged Buddhism and founder of the Zen Peacemakers. He also co-wrote a book called The Dude and the Zen Master with academy-award winning actor Jeff Bridges.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Bernie discusses the role of social engagement in Zen, holding opinions rather than truths, the impact of street retreats in New York City, healing work at Auschwitz, Rwanda, and Israel, and his relationship with Jeff Bridges.

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Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter, and educator who invites us to heal relationships, bring people together, and build community though his joyful and playful music.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Joe shares the physical and spiritual journey behind his latest album, Greyhound Bus Tour, when he crossed the United States by bus to play in locations ranging from subway stations to the White House.  In addition to sharing a track from the album and talking about the story behind it, we also discuss how Joe dealt with fear, what he learned from “failure,” and the roots and aspirations for his music.

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Timber Hawkeye offers a non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, and wrote a popular book titled Buddhist Boot Camp to make Buddhist principles simple and accessible.  In this A Congruent Life conversation, Timber talks about the evolution of the book and the corresponding online community.

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Christine Valters Paintner is a writer, contemplative, and the online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts.  In her latest book, Eyes of the Heart, she challenges us to ‘receive images’ instead of ‘take pictures.’

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Christine shares profoundly about ‘following the thread,’ pilgrimage, and vulnerability.

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Christi Bruchok and Tauru Chaw are riding a tandem bicycle 16,000 miles from the southern tip of Argentina to the northern tip of Alaska — and just happen to be legally blind.

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Brian Doyle is a “storycatcher,” the editor of Portland Magazine, and award-winning author of thirteen books spanning many genres, including the award-winning novel Mink River and story collections named Grace Notes and Bin Laden’s Bald Spot.

In this episode of A Congruent Life, Brian shares his reflections about the power of story, humor, and joy, and tells of a surprise casual encounter he had with the Dalai Lama.

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