Hardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy.Brad Warner is the author of <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/letters-to-a-dead-friend-about-zen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen</a> and numerous other titles including <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/dont-be-a-jerk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Don't Be a Jerk,</a> <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/hardcore-zen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hardcore Zen</a>, and <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/sit-down-and-shut-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye</a>. A Soto Zen teacher, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he's the founder and lead teacher of the <a href="https://www.aczc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Angel City Zen Center</a>. You can learn more about Brad at <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HardcoreZen.info</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Hardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy. Brad Warner is the author of Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen and numerous other titles including Don't Be a Jerk, Hardcore Zen, and Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye. A Soto Zen teacher, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he's the founder and lead teacher of the Angel City Zen Center. You can learn more about Brad at HardcoreZen.info See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hardcore Zen master, Brad Warner, rejoins Chris for a talk on death, discernment, cosmic meaning, Zen Buddhism, and making sure your crazy wisdom isn't too crazy.Brad Warner is the author of <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/letters-to-a-dead-friend-about-zen" rel="noopener noreferrer">Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen</a> and numerous other titles including <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/dont-be-a-jerk" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't Be a Jerk,</a> <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/hardcore-zen" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hardcore Zen</a>, and <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/store/sit-down-and-shut-up" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sit Down and Shut Up: Punk Rock Commentaries on Buddha, God, Truth, Sex, Death, and Dogen's Treasury of the Right Dharma Eye</a>. A Soto Zen teacher, he is a punk bassist, filmmaker, and popular blogger who leads workshops and retreats around the world. In addition to his books, his writing appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. He lives in Los Angeles where he's the founder and lead teacher of the <a href="https://www.aczc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Angel City Zen Center</a>. You can learn more about Brad at <a href="http://hardcorezen.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HardcoreZen.info</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 123 – Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen with Brad Warner

Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Spiritualist-Bullshit-Exploration-Spirituality/dp/1582704627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=indie+spiritualist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indie Spiritualist</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Mind-Spiritual-Awakening-Mind-Blowing/dp/1622035291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675490&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=everything+mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything Mind</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Set-Living-Difficult-Beautiful/dp/1501173979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505914014&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dead+set+on+living" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dead Set On Living</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Death-Horror-Navigating-Experience/dp/0757324886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T82Y3WIFIN5R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zIhkHt71vqNCOyj_yH9HP9qbNtB6FKeCL6Oy564IA7Ui8JyLCo1KXFmRjASle-_Kke1Oq0eAp4Cp1NktO9xxfJQVi-QTUXfXjIi-tzkZeyzv1soZImQRxig8Gk0gmFAuRuq4OdwmktKG8V-TTR0_DLWCla-xNE-DrrXSaZ3fSxKYctal5sD3RCVv0f9a3jlBnAWPKVy7a8HRstqSz69j12hiQRzSmBCtCed5Q7IzlA.cYvcqvaHFSvt0Tv5XEx43pgwkLwlnwyVtRBvX8n6bfs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Necessary+Death&amp;qid=1710375258&amp;sprefix=necessary+death,aps,173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Necessary Death</a>. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to&nbsp;Revolver Magazine,&nbsp;FANGORIA, and&nbsp;Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/chrisgrossocoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make It Mean Something Coaching</a>, a service offered through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Action Creates Change LLC</a>. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the <a href="https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evolutionary Leaders</a>.The&nbsp;Indie Spiritualist&nbsp;podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xchrisgrossox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XchrisGrossoX/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

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Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more. Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with Make It Mean Something Coaching, a service offered through Action Creates Change LLC. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives. From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the Evolutionary Leaders. The Indie Spiritualist podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people. Stay connected with Chris Grosso on Instagram and Facebook for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Spiritualist-Bullshit-Exploration-Spirituality/dp/1582704627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=indie+spiritualist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indie Spiritualist</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Mind-Spiritual-Awakening-Mind-Blowing/dp/1622035291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675490&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=everything+mind" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everything Mind</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Set-Living-Difficult-Beautiful/dp/1501173979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505914014&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dead+set+on+living" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dead Set On Living</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Death-Horror-Navigating-Experience/dp/0757324886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T82Y3WIFIN5R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zIhkHt71vqNCOyj_yH9HP9qbNtB6FKeCL6Oy564IA7Ui8JyLCo1KXFmRjASle-_Kke1Oq0eAp4Cp1NktO9xxfJQVi-QTUXfXjIi-tzkZeyzv1soZImQRxig8Gk0gmFAuRuq4OdwmktKG8V-TTR0_DLWCla-xNE-DrrXSaZ3fSxKYctal5sD3RCVv0f9a3jlBnAWPKVy7a8HRstqSz69j12hiQRzSmBCtCed5Q7IzlA.cYvcqvaHFSvt0Tv5XEx43pgwkLwlnwyVtRBvX8n6bfs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Necessary+Death&amp;qid=1710375258&amp;sprefix=necessary+death,aps,173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Necessary Death</a>. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to&nbsp;Revolver Magazine,&nbsp;FANGORIA, and&nbsp;Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/chrisgrossocoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make It Mean Something Coaching</a>, a service offered through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Action Creates Change LLC</a>. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the <a href="https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evolutionary Leaders</a>.The&nbsp;Indie Spiritualist&nbsp;podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xchrisgrossox" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XchrisGrossoX/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

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