Ep. 295 – Caverly Morgan
Summary
Kaverly Morgan discusses her journey from Zen monasticism to teaching mindfulness in public schools, blending Zen and non-dual perspectives to explore collective awakening. She introduces the CARE framework for community building and addresses the shadows of spiritual practice, such as identifying with the "witness" or the striver. The conversation highlights the importance of self-compassion and shared being in dismantling individualistic conditioning. Morgan concludes with a guided meditation inviting listeners to rest in the universal "yes" of their true nature.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Kaverly's initial path to meditation
Monastic life and the decision to stay
Leaving the monastery and teaching teens
Defining Zen and non-duality
The role of Zen in training attention
Presence and the shift to direct inquiry
Shadows of practice and the striver
Inquiry and the concept of togetherness
Shared being in the classroom
From personal to collective awakening
The CARE framework and collective conditioning
Self-compassion and staying open to pain
Counsel for the overwhelmed and the screen analogy
Addressing the critique of selfish practice
The malleability of conditioning
Why teens are ideal for challenging identity
Realizing Freedom Together and accessibility
Closing guided meditation on shared being
Sign-off and resources
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