• Let's Open the Box of ZEN

  • By: Hitomi
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Let's Open the Box of ZEN

By: Hitomi
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  • We often hear the word Zen, but what exactly is Zen? I remember a well-known monk at a Zen temple in Japan where has been cultivating Zen since ancient times, smiling and saying, Actually, I still don't know what Zen is.
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  • Final Chapter: Happiness - true meaning of happiness

    Final Chapter: Happiness - true meaning of happiness
    Jul 10 2023
    The famous zen phrase Furyu Monji Kyoge Betsuden encapsulates the core principles of Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes the transmission of teachings through direct personal experience rather than relying solely on written scriptures. This concept, first introduced by Bodhidharma and further emphasized by Huineng, highlights the importance of transmitting teachings through the heart, from person to person, rather than relying on words or characters. This emphasis on personal experience encourages individuals to explore and uncover their own psychological understanding, ultimately leading them to the path of Buddhahood. Marsha Lyles, the executive producer of Voice America, is here to adorn the final chapter of this season. She is the godmother figure who has nurtured and warmly supported the birth of Let's Open the Box of ZEN! In accordance with the principles of Zen philosophy, the past 12 chapters have held the key to liberating ourselves from fixed ideas - Authenticity, Anger, Perspective, Fear, Love, Surrender, Power, Forgiveness, Patience, Time, Loss, Love - this season has explored the true meaning of happiness.How do you define happiness? Where are you in your life now? Has your happiness changed? What makes you happy? Do you have a new outlook on what happiness means?As we reach the final chapter, Marsha poses thought-provoking questions to the listeners.
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    1 hr
  • Chapter 12: Love - cultivating self-love

    Chapter 12: Love - cultivating self-love
    Jul 3 2023
    Myoju Tanagokoro ni ari is a Japanese Zen phrase originating from the Blue Cliff Record with two meanings. The original meaning is there is a clear mirror in your hand, while the common meaning today is there is a beautiful pearl in your hand. The original interpretation suggests that the ability to perceive things accurately is within one's control, enabling one to distinguish between good and bad. The second interpretation highlights the importance of self-cultivation and acknowledges that everyone possesses the Buddha nature within themselves. Ultimately, both interpretations convey the same message: the fundamental teaching of Buddhism is that one's own self is a Buddha. In this episode, we embark on a journey guided by the radiant presence of Marisa Cranfill - a revered Qigong teacher and beacon of light. With over two decades of experience studying and working with Qigong and healers in both the Buddhist and Taoist traditions, Marisa invites us to delve deep into the boundless realm of love. Through her direct experience, she reveals that love is the pinnacle of human potential and the master frequency, from which all other emotions arise. She shares that true love is unconditional, a force that transcends the duality of yin and yang and the limitations of ego. Love becomes a virtue, a path to transcendence. Marisa illuminates that cultivating self-love is the essential first step towards nurturing unconditional love. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the power of love and how it can transform our lives. Website: https://www.yoqi.com/, YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6iAv6Ydn5-ccJ5Nm6Mcdg, YOQI Video on Demand: https://videos.yoqi.com/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoqi.yogaqigong/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoqi.yogaqigong/?pnref=lhc
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    1 hr
  • Chapter 11: Loss

    Chapter 11: Loss
    Jun 26 2023
    “Let's seek for things that won't disappear. Let's acquire things that won't disappear. Although our bodies may return to dust, there are things that won't disappear. Those are love and sincerity. No matter how grand the temple, it will eventually crumble, as history has shown us. But there are things that will never fade away, like love and compassion. These two are like ether, never disappearing from the universe.” - This beautiful poem was written by Shinmin Sakamura who was a member of the Zen school of poetry. The lifespan of all living things is limited, and eventually we will all experience separation. Throughout our lives, we will face various forms of separation, whether it be in our careers, our health, the loss of a loved one or a relationship breakup. Loss has many facets, some tangible, some more subliminal. Yet loss is a part of life and can initiate great transformation, if we allow ourselves to go through the process of healing and embrace change as potential for new beginnings. In this episode, I invite my friend Ursula Adams to a conversation about the heavy topic of loss,” starting from her experience with a tragic traffic accident that occurred during her teenage years. Ursula is a holistic Energy worker, Qigong Flow Instructor, Reiki Master and Sound therapist who specializes in integrative bodywork, spiritual healing and soul empowerment. We will discuss what lessons loss can bring us and how we can manage the process and grow from it.
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    1 hr
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