For a thousand years Zen developed in the context of a culture that treated politics like the weather. Something you couldn't really influence. In America however, there is this sense that Zen will be allied to progressive and utopian if not revolutionary thinking. What is the role of a Zen community in politics today?

Zen in politics. Be able to say that nothing human is alien to us.

Ordinary Mind Zendo's podcast will play Dharma talks from Zen teacher and psychoanalyst Barry Magid. Barry Magid is a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck. These talks address a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of their everyday lives. Though much of the material here is specific to Zen practice, non Zen folk will find it interesting as well, as it addresses issues of our shared humanity. New episodes will generally be uploaded each week a talk is given at the zendo.

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