The Zen Studies Podcast
Episodes on Buddhism Today
7 – Dharma Talk – Beyond Mindfulness: The Radical Practice of Undivided Presence
In this episode I present an alternative to mindfulness practice. I do this because I believe the concept of mindfulness – at least the way it is typically understood – may limit our spiritual development. It can become a dualistic trap that causes us to reject much of what we are as human beings. I call this alternative, "The Radical Practice of Undivided Presence."
read more2 – The Three Treasures of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
For over 2,500 years, in every form of Buddhism, you formally become a Buddhist by stating, “I take in the Three Treasures of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.” What are the Three Treasures, and what does it mean to take refuge in them?
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