Ryūshin Paul Haller speaks about mindfulness, directive and receptive attention in the context of conflict resolution, zazen and practice in daily life.

Ryūshin Paul Haller describes what it is to enter the moment and offers suggestions for engaging mindfulness and beginners mind in daily life.

Ryūshin Paul Haller offers a talk on the first day of a 7-day sesshin at Tassajara Zen Center encouraging students to rediscover the mind and body of zazen - the mind of just being. This very mind is Buddha.

Ryūshin Paul Haller begins with a brief guided meditation and then goes on to offer guidance for zazen practice and to discuss the three elements of zazen.

Ryūshin Paul Haller gives an introductory talk at the start of a 7 day sesshin (retreat) about way seeking mind referring to the koan between Joshu and Nansen.

Ryūshin Paul Haller speaks about the mind of emptiness (shunyata) and how to cultivate this in practice using some inquiry-based exercises.

Ryūshin Paul Haller speaks about how to practice with, and what we can learn from, strong emotional states and challenging experiences.

Ryūshin Paul Haller speaks about the mindfulness movement, Buddhist psychology and neuroscience and what this can teach us about bringing zazen practice into daily life.

Ryūshin Paul Haller tells the Theravada Buddhist story of Angulimala – a violent murderer who was reformed after meeting the Buddha. Ryūshin Paul Haller explores what we can learn from this story about how to relate to our own practice.