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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February 22, 2019 1185: How to Meditate for Longer than an Hour
Newer meditators may think that meditating for an hour is beyond their abilities. However, today I talk about how to meditate for longer periods of time, and why you would want to. I also talk about how to do it for beginners as well.
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18min
February 20, 2019 1184: Tricycle Week: Learning How to Get Out of Your Head
Today, I end Tricycle week with a great article that talks about how affixing feelings from the past to present day situations is not the best of ideas.
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15min
February 19, 2019 1183: Climate Change: Buddhists and the Dalai Lama
Tricycle doesn't just create their own great content; they also curate others. Today I share a great book review that discusses the Dalai Lama's position on climate change, and what to do about it. Enjoy.
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21min
February 15, 2019 1182: Tricycle Week: The Parable of the Drowning Sailor
I am so excited to share with you a great story that elucidates Shin Buddhist awakening as told through a parable of a drowning sailor. It sounds like it would be gloomy; but it isn't by a long shot. Come listen.
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23min
February 13, 2019 1181: Tricycle Week: What Really is Nirvana?
There are some Buddhist words that get used in daily conversations, and Nirvana is definitely one of them. However, it is often misused, and as you will learn today, it has different meanings depending on who you are. Let's talk about it.
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13min
February 12, 2019 1180: Tricycle Week: When to Speak and When to Listen
WAHOO! The latest issue of Tricycle just appeared in the mail yesterday. Accordingly, this week I am going to share with you the most informative, entertaining and thought-provoking articles that will help you in your meditation practice and in life.
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13min
February 11, 2019 1179: Meditating with Open Eyes: Guidance by Craig Kulyk
Most people think that meditating can only happen with closed eyes. Today, with the help of Craig Kulyk, I talk about how to do just that, hold a session with your eyes open. Come listen.
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14min
February 08, 2019 1178: The Dharma of Tidying Up by Sam Littlefair
I am excited to share with you a new resource for meditation and Buddhism; The Lion’s Roar. On today’s show I am going to share three blogs post from the Lion’s Roar that all center on one thing; the benefit of a clutter free life. Come explore and enjoy.
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26min
February 07, 2019 1178: Understanding the True Meaning of Beauty (R)
It's human and somewhat natural to put emphasis on the things we see, and accordingly assign them a value of beautiful or otherwise. But as you will learn today, true beauty is unable to be seen. Enjoy.
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16min
February 06, 2019 1177: Learning How to See People Without Judgment
Regardless of where you live in the world it’s almost certain there is some level of unrest between the people of that part of the world. As a planet, we have yet to figure out a way for everyone to get along with each other; to respect each other. Most importantly, how to see each other without the need to judge. Today I discuss the questions and the process of seeing people without judgment.
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17min

FAQs about Zen Commuter:

How many episodes does Zen Commuter have?

The podcast currently has 1,767 episodes available.