Rev. Koshi Kurotaki leads the Soto Mission of San Francisco - Sokoji.

We talk about dharma combat, monk training at Eihei-ji, differences between Zen in Japan and America, and the meaning of the Heart Sutra.

We talk about food and yogi chores at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Nonviolent Communication, listening to intuition, and creative writing and performance.

Richard Payne, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Buddhist Studies.

We discuss Tai chi, Buddhist practice and capitalism, interfaith dialogue, white Christian nationalism, and the upcoming print publication of The Oxford Encyclopedia of Buddhism.

Scott Mitchell, PhD, is the Dean of Students and Faculty Affairs at the Institute of Buddhist Studies, where he also serves as the Rev. Yoshitaka Tamai Professor of Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Studies. He is soon assuming the role of President of Academic Affairs at IBS.

We talk about the undifferentiated nature of Jodo Shinshu practice and everyday life, music, novel writing, and Buddhist tattoo art.

Charlie is a Zen Priest and Dharma Teacher at Brooklyn Zen Center.

We talk about maintenance and repairs at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Waldorf education, music, and exploring the differences between problems and mysteries.

We discuss Sejal's experiences as a first generation Indian American, the spiritual influence she's received from her father, Buddhism and law, and how Buddhist practice feels like "home."

Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge is the Resident Minister of the Buddhist Church of Oakland.

We talk about Rev. Harry's experiences as a minister in the Bay Area, how to develop awareness as a driver on the road, and the impact of music on his Jodo Shinshu path.

We discuss Letesa's experiences with Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana), chaplaincy, and how she developed her practice and found her teachers.