An imaginary episode of a young archer who got to know about a Zen master who was a famous for his prowess in archery. The podcast throws light on the challenge the archer throws onto this Zen master, showing his best moves in archery. Stay tuned to know what happens when the Zen master travels up on a wooden log to show his efficiency or rather teach the young archer a great lesson of life by simply staying humble.

An imaginary episode of a new disciple and his Zen teacher walking under the shelter of a leaf on a rainy day. The podcast throws light on the disciple asking his widely travelled Zen master, "You have been to many places in the world. Which is the best place in the summer? Which is the best place during monsoon? Which is the best place to go during the winter?" Stay tuned to hear out the masters response in correlation with the beauty of your own inner space, your bodily temple and its spirit!

An imaginary episode of an elderly monk named Mokugen was never known to smile until his last day on earth. The Podcast throws light on how when his time came to pass away he said to his faithful ones: “You have studied under me for more than ten years. Show me your real interpretation of Zen. Whoever expresses this most clearly shall be my successor and receive my robe and bowl.” Stay tuned to understand which of the pupils won Mokugen’s heart by simply staying true to his character & inner self!

An imaginary episode of division of the Japanese army, engaged in a sham battle. The podcast throws light on how some of the officers found it necessary to make their headquarters in Gasan’s temple. Stay tuned to what happens when Gasan asks his Cook to prepare the same meals and simple fair which monks eat. Let Gasans message deep in that “We are soldiers of humanity, aiming to save all sentient beings”, by simply leaving your ego aside.

An imaginary episode of a woman named Rengetsu, a rare woman who had attained the Zen ultimate. The Podcast throws light on Rengestu’s pilgrimage, how she came to a village at sunset and begged for lodging for the night, but the villagers slammed their doors. Stay tuned to understand what happens when midnight she awoke — because of too much cold — and saw, as it were, in the spring night sky, the fully opened cherry blossoms laughing to the misty moon. Happy Listening!

An imaginary episode of a Zen teacher’s dog who loved his evening romp with his master — the dog would bound ahead to fetch a stick, then run back, wag his tail, and wait for the next game. The podcast throws light on an intelligent student who was troubled by the contradictions in Buddhist doctrine, how words are only guideposts. Stay tuned to understand how every man fights his way through other men’s words to find his/ her own truth by simply being attuned to your inner voice !

An imaginary episode of a monastery where every aspiring monk who came for enlightenment was asked to stay silent and speak only two words towards the end. The podcast throws light on a young lad who chose to stay in this monastery year on year until three years. Stay tuned to know the two words he spoke every year by simply focusing on the perceptions he carried to the ground breaker the elder monk shares on the reality of what silence brings.

An imaginary episode of a soldier named Nobushige who came to Hakuin, and asked: “Is there really a paradise and a hell?” The Podcast throws light on a heated discussion between the two, battling the grounds of ego and calm. Stay tuned to understand what happened that the hot headed warrior bows down to Hakuan—the monk by connecting the dots with the wisdom shared.

An imaginary episode taking you to the fresh breath of air at Obaku temple in Kyoto where one can see carved over the gate the words “The First Principle.” The Podcast throws light on how the master artist ‘Kosen’ drew them, he did so first on paper,as he sketched the letters a bold pupil was with him who had made several gallons of ink for the calligraphy and somebody who never failed to criticize his master’s work. Stay tuned to understand what happens when the young pupil stepped outside for a few moments and how Kosen wrote hurriedly, with a mind free from distraction. “The First Principle” that turned out to be a Masterpiece!!

An imaginary episode of an old yoga teacher at a beach side yoga retreat! The podcast throws light on an early morning scene, where the teacher commenced training her young students on Pranayama(breathing techniques) and as old as she was, she dozed off to sleep, soon after giving the instruction of breathing in. All puzzled the students fell in dilemma, they couldn’t hold their breath for longer and neither wanted to disrespect their master. Gaspingly one student reached out to wake her up. Stay tuned to understand pearls of wisdom as to what happened soon after that and how we can hold our breath for not more than few minutes. Also, how this principle is true for our negative emotions as well!