Buddhist Books Podcast: Zen Buddhism

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 20

It's the one about the robe. Part one of several.

The Platform Sutra - Part 6

In Soviet Russia, Dharma Wheel turns you!

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 18

In which Zen Master Eihei Dōgen blows our minds (again).

Zen 17: The Platform Sutra 5

It turns out The Kingdom of Heaven and The Western Pure Land may have a few things in common...

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 16

In which Dogen disses the guy in that Allen Ginsberg poem.

Zen 15: The Platform Sutra 4

The thieves, the gates, and the different kinds of dust.

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 14

How to hear the Sutras in the sounds of a passing river.

Zen 13: The Platform Sutra 3

This is part 13 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Bud

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 12

This is part 12 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Raihai-Tokuzui”

Zen 11: The Platform Sutra 2

This is part 11 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Bud

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 10

This is part 10 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Senjo” meaning

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 9

This is part 9 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Budd

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 8

This is part 8 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Soku-Shin-Ze-But

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 7

This is part 7 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ju-Undo-Shiki” m

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 6

This is part 6 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ikka-No-Myoju” m

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 5

This is part 5 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled "Genjo-Koan" mean

Buddhist Books: Zen Buddhism - Part 4

This is part 4 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading the first lecture recorded in Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” entitled

HEART SUTRA (Dōgen's Commentary)

This is a special episode because, rather than being filmed in my office in Delhi, it is filmed in Bodh Gaya with Mahabodhi Temple just behind me. In today's episode, we

Fukanzazengi

This is a special episode in which we'll take a look at the past year of the Buddhist Books Podcast since it began on December 5th, 2021. I'll also be reciting Eihei Doge

Podcast Introduction

Introducing the audio-only version of "Buddhist Books Podcast: Zen Buddhism."