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- 1445: Tricycle Week - Buddha Takes the Mound by Donald Lopez JrSome people are under the impression that Abner Doubleday invented baseball. But as you will find out (tongue in cheek) it was created by the Buddha himself. Come listen why.11 min
- 1444: Tricycle Week - The Buddhist Bet by Leslie MancillasToday I share an amazing story of the transformative power of Buddhism. Leslie Mancillas talks candidly about her abusive, suicidal mother, and how a Buddhist bet changed everything.20 min
- 1443: Tricycle Week: Sanghas and Women's Prison ZenToday I continue on with Tricycle week with two great articles. One talks about the meaning of the word Sangha, and the other is a brief interview with three women Buddhists in an Ohio Women's prison.14 min
- 1442: Tricycle Week: Who My Dog Thinks I Am by Taylor PlimptonToday is day two of Tricycle week, and I share a great article by Taylor Plimpton that helps us realize that we are lovable, even if we don't think so.14 min
- 1441: Tricycle Week: Forever Connected by Sharon SalzbergIn these times of distancing it's important to remember that even without physical interaction we are never alone. This becomes evident when we practice stillness. Sharon Salzberg tells us how.12 min
- 1440: The Gift That is Your Human Self (R)
It may seem that many times I talk about our human selves like they are the lesser of the two selves. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our human self helps us understand our divinity in a way that would be impossible any other way. Today I talk about the gift that is your human self.
19 min - 1439: 8 Qualities of Your Higher Self (R)
There is an aspect of you (some would say it is all that you are) that knows nothing but Love and compassion. It's your higher self. But what is it really? Let's find out.
23 min - 1438: Dr. Chistiane Michelberger - Author of Finding AwakeningDr. Christiane Michelberger wasn’t able to cope and questioned whether everything she had done up until that point was a complete lie...She discovered a book that led her to ask one simple question.That one question led to a true awakening.She realized she was spiritually sleepwalking.She had replaced one illusion for another.But this was only the first step.45 min
- 1437: What Sort of "Normal" is Normal by Vanessa Zuisei Goddard of TricycleI have been searching for blog posts that talk about our current health crises in such a way that addresses the suffering that many people have experienced, while also helping us see the gift it also is. A gift in helping us understand what truly matters.10 min
- 1436: 3 Ways to Extend Your Meditation Sessions into Your DayThe calm that comes from a meditation session can last the entire day. But there are many aspects of your sessions that will benefit you in your non-meditative life as well. Today I talk about the reasons you would want to extend your sessions into your waking life, and three ways to do that.16 min
About Zen Commuter
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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…
understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.