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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June 10, 2019 1242: Zazen Meditation: Part 3 - My Zazen (R)
I wouldn't ask you to try something that I haven't. The truth is, there are aspects of my meditation practice that are based on Zazen techniques, but not all of them. Today, I sat down to meditate like I do every day, but instead of my traditional practice, I tried a complete Zazen meditation. Some things clicked, and others did not. Come find out which is which.
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25min
June 07, 2019 1241: Zazen Meditation: Part 2
Today I dive deeper into one of meditations' most practiced forms.
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20min
June 06, 2019 1240: Zazen Meditation: Is it Really just Sitting
Today, and for the next two episodes, I wanted to reintroduce you to Zazen meditation by sharing with you an episode that you might not have access to. Enjoy. Originally aired December 14, 2017
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25min
June 05, 2019 1239: Tricycle Helps Us Work Through Meditation Procrastination
One of the biggest challenges for new meditators is their desire to procrastinate as they get closer to the cushion. Today i talk about how to get through it with the help of Tricycle
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10min
June 04, 2019 1238: The Art of Is by Stephen Nachmanovich: A preview
In anticipation of my upcoming interview with Stephen Nachmanovich, today I share with you an excerpt from his latest book.
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15min
June 03, 2019 1237: Five Ways Society May Mess with Your Meditations
Each day we are at the mercy of unforeseen pressures that impact our way of living and peace of mind. No, I am not talking about anything nefarious. I’m talking about society. Today I talk about how societal thoughts may negatively impact your meditation practice.
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16min
May 31, 2019 1236: Four Qualities to Look For in a Meditation Instructor
When looking to learn how to meditate, it's important to find someone who is not only skilled, but invested in helping you become a happier, more consistent practitioner. Today I talk about 4 qualities to look for.
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11min
May 31, 2019 1235: Vipassana and Samatha Meditations
When you meditate, what are your goals. I know it is recommended not to have expectations, but on some level you do want to know what you want to experience. Maybe it isn't that planned, but for me I kinda need it to be. Today I talk about two different types of meditation and what they are called in buddhist circles. It's another way to make the spiritual side of meditation more accessible.
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21min
May 29, 2019 1235: Mark Coleman - From Suffering to Peace, a Preview
Today in preparation for my interview with Mark Coleman, I read a chapter of his latest book: From Suffering to Peace: The True Promise of Meditation.
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31min
May 27, 2019 1234: Preview of Bill Meyer: 3 Breaths and Begin
Today I share a chapter of Bill Meyers book Three Breaths and Begin: a Guide to Meditation in the Classroom. He will be joining me this week for an interview. Enjoy this reading of chapter nine of his book.
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25min

FAQs about Zen Commuter:

How many episodes does Zen Commuter have?

The podcast currently has 1,767 episodes available.