Mountain Rain Zen Dharma Podcast

This episode introduces a new series based on Tenshin Reb Anderson's book, *Nothing to Attain*, which explores Zen stories, the Lotus Sutra, and the Bodhisattva path.

This episode explores the nature of kindness by comparing Aristotle’s concept of intentional moral virtue with the Buddhist practice of metta, or loving-kindness.

A speaker reflects on practicing Zen amidst personal and global disruption, using the parable of the burning house from the Lotus Sutra to illustrate how we often fail to recognize our own suffering.

Jikai Vicki shares her journey from a rebellious Catholic upbringing to Zen practice, explaining how she overcame resistance to ritual to take the bodhisattva vows and receive lay entrustment.

Angela shares teachings from Lama Rod Owens on "New Saints," framing self-care as awakened care and an extension of the bodhisattva vow.