
Hosted by Greater Boston Zen Center · EN

GBZC member Julie Nelson (sensei) speaks about Zen stories and koans, both classical and contemporary.

GBZC member James Lopata (Masters of Theological Studies) speaks about the history of Zen.

Julie Nelson speaks about bringing all off ourselves to our practice, even our anger. (June 9, 2023)

Julie Nelson comments on a case from the Book of Equanimity. (May 26, 2023)

Julie Nelson speaks about why we get distracted from doing things that are important to us. (May 19, 2023)

Julie Nelson speaks about what our Zen practice can say about a grumpy mood. (May 10, 2023)

Julie Nelson speaks about Raihai Tokuzui, written in the medieval times by the founder of Soto Zen. (May 7, 2023)

Julie Nelson reflects on the difference between using time and being time. (May 5, 2023)

Julie Nelson talks about the danger of holding to a romantic ideal of merger, whether in regard to a life partner or a spiritual teacher. (April 28, 2023)

Julie Nelson speaks about the story of Nanin pouring tea, at the April GBZC sesshin. (April 21, 2023) (No discussion)