Mountain Rain Zen Dharma Podcast

Matthew Ramsey explores the "stage of person" from Reb Anderson’s *Nothing to Attain*, distinguishing it from the "stage of faith" in Zen practice.

This episode explores Reb Anderson’s *Zen Stories of Faith and Understanding*, focusing on the parable of the destitute child and the unfolding of the dharma robe.

Shinmon Michael Newton explores the relationship between busyness and the loss of joy, drawing on insights from Kierkegaard, Mary Oliver, and Hermann Hesse.

In this episode, a community member shares reflections from Ram Anderson’s *Nothing to Attain*, focusing on the Lotus Sutra’s parable of the wealthy man and his son.

In this episode, Myosin Kate McCandless leads a memorial service honoring recent losses, including public figures like Dolly Parton and Wendell Berry.

Shir Yu Mao explores Reb Anderson’s book *Nothing to Attain*, focusing on the distinction between the "stage of faith" and the "stage of person.

Myosin Kate McCandless explores the vital role of play in Zen practice, contrasting it with the cultural emphasis on work and productivity.

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.

Shin Mon Michael Newton explores the concept of bodhicitta, the aspiration to awaken for the benefit of all beings, emphasizing that this…

River, a priest at Mountain Rain, explores the teachings of Sojun Mel Weitzman on the dynamic unity of letting go and taking up.

Nina Susan Elby explores the spiritual significance of the Zen robe and rakusu, drawing from Dogen’s *Shobogenzo* and a seminar with scholar Shohaku Okumura.