• Enlightenment is an Accident - Author and Zen Teacher Tim Burkett on How to Be More Accident Prone

  • Dec 8 2023
  • Length: 40 mins
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Enlightenment is an Accident - Author and Zen Teacher Tim Burkett on How to Be More Accident Prone

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  • In this episode of the Dewdrop Dialogues podcast, Vanessa Able engages with Tim Burkett, Zen Buddhist priest and author of "Enlightenment is an Accident." Burkett shares his journey into Zen Buddhism, which began in San Francisco in 1964 under the guidance of Shunryu Suzuki. He discusses the evolution and personalization of Zen practice in America, emphasizing the balance between traditional rituals and contemporary approaches. Burkett delves into the concept of enlightenment, explaining it as a return to a natural, unburdened state of living and highlighting its accidental nature in the context of meditation and life experiences. The conversation also touches on the challenges and transformations encountered in deep meditation practice, the role of teachers, and the importance of embracing doubt and uncertainty as part of spiritual growth.


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