Zen Commuter

By Thom Walters

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understa... more

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November 27, 2018 1136: Calming the Holidays With Meditation: 4 Questions to Ask
The holiday season is upon us, and if you are like me you don't want to get grumbling about how this time of year is so manufactured and stressful. Let's allow #meditation to bring us some clarity about how to enjoy the season.
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14min
November 26, 2018 1135: A Great Technology for Meditating Regularly
One of the greatest things about meditation is its portability. Nothing is needed to meditate; only a desire and a focus. However, getting to the point of having a consistent meditation practice is difficult for many people. Even though the ultimate goal is to meditate without needing anything except ourselves, today I talk about a great ways to create consistency with your smartphone.
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12min
November 23, 2018 1134: Meditation 101: You Don't Need to be the Best
Our culture tells us to be the best. It’s one part culture and all parts ego. But this belief is not going to help you become deeper in your meditation practice. Today I talk about how trying to be the best anything is going to be a source of uneasiness.
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18min
November 21, 2018 1133: Four things to Forget to Assist in Your Meditation
Whenever you are learning something new there is always a list of things to remember. Today I am going to talk about four things beginners should forget when starting their practice. By letting these things go, you will be on your way to deepening your practice.
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18min
November 20, 2018 1132: 3 Ways Meditation Helps You Experience Community
Without a still mind, when we are connected fully to our ego, we feel the need to compete with everyone. We struggle to make sure we get our fair share. Today I talk about a different way to live, communally. If you aren’t sure how, then get to your meditation seat, the answers lie there.
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11min
November 16, 2018 1131: Tricycle Week: Finding Methodically Sound Meditation Studies by Matthew Abrahams
Meditation and mindfulness are mainstream now, almost saturating our culture. It’s popularity has been heightened by hundreds of studies that tout its benefits. But how scientific and valuable are these studies. Today, Matthew Abrahams discusses the validity of these studies.
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17min
November 15, 2018 1130: Tricycle Week: The Mind's Dragons by Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede
The thought of being alone with your thoughts is absolutely terrifying to the majority of people. Our culture does not embrace contemplation, as evidenced by the myriad distractions we look for and participate in on a daily basis. Today, thanks to Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede, I talk about the challenges and rewards that are offered in your meditation practice.
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18min
November 14, 2018 1129: Tricycle Week: Is Silent Retreat Good For Everyone by Josh Korda
The thought of a meditation retreat either fills you with delight or unparalleled terror. Some people long for an amount of time free from the hustle of life. Others have no desire to meditate for hours on end. Well, if you are more like the former, a retreat might be good for you. However, have you thought of everything?
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19min
November 13, 2018 1128: Tricycle Week: At Home with Yourself by Ezra Bayda
Today, with the help of Tricycle.net, I talk about a stumbling block that often turns people off from meditation, being alone. Ezra Bayda does a great job of turning that loneliness into something positive.

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13min
November 12, 2018 1127: Tricycle Week: Mistakes as Progress by Lama Kathy Wesley
This week I am showcasing all the amazing information about Buddhism that can be found in the publication Tricycle. Today I share a salient article that talks about seeing your challenges as aspirations.
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13min

FAQs about Zen Commuter:

How many episodes does Zen Commuter have?

The podcast currently has 1,767 episodes available.