(Zazenkai 3) Episode Description: In this talk, Sensei Joshin Byrnes first notes how Zen has historically flourished as a result of sociopolitical upheaval. In today’s world, current events such as the Women’s March raise important questions. Joshin asks, “How do we cultivate a mind that allows us to meet, with relevance, the unique challenges and opportunities of our time? How do we bring it [our practice] into relevance in our lives today?” In answer to these questions, Joshin speaks about a seminal essay from Zen Master Dogen called, “The Four Embracing Dharmas.” The essay provides very clear and concise insight into these questions, proving the timelessness of such teachings.

Joshin Byrnes: The Embrace of the Bodhisattva

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This is a continuation of final session which concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of the human mind and heart that can be cultivated and shared. Frank reviews each “flavor of love,” highlighting the features of each: Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Upekkha. The session also discusses the near enemies of each of these heavenly abodes.

Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 2 (6 of 6)

This session concludes the four part series Four Flavors of Love. Frank Ostaseski reminds us the brahmaviharas are considered powerful and beautiful aspects of the human mind and heart that can be cultivated and shared. Frank reviews each “flavor of love,” highlighting the features of each: Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Upekkha. The session also discusses the near enemies of each of these heavenly abodes.

Four Flavors of Love: Upekkha Part 1 (5 of 6)

In this session of the Four Flavors of Love participants focus on Mudita, the third Brahma vihara, which translates to appreciative joy or sympathetic joy. Mudita involves finding joy in the basic goodness of all beings and recognizing the fundamental well-being of ourselves and others. Frank addresses potential concerns, such as whether focusing on joy might lead to ignoring the plight of those who are struggling. Frank argues that Mudita doesn’t release us from our responsibility for compassionate action and that it is based on rejoicing in good qualities and good choices.

Four Flavors of Love: Mudita (4 of 6)

This is a continuation of the second session of this series where Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus on Karuna (Compassion) and includes guided practice of compassion using phrases to evoke the quality of compassion and extend it to various beings.

Four Flavors of Love: Karuna Part 2 (3 of 6)

In the second session of this series Frank Ostaseski emphasizes the interconnectedness of the four brahmaviharas and how they support each other. This talk focus on Karuna (Compassion) and includes guided practice of compassion using phrases to evoke the quality of compassion and extend it to various beings.

Joshin Byrnes: The Embrace of the Bodhisattva

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