Zencare Podcast

Zencare Podcast


Latest Episodes

Addiction Has Many Forms — Yoga For Life Podcast Interview with Colleen Saidman Yee
September 09, 2020

“To love someone is to love all aspects of them – even the parts that scare you and that you don’t understand.” The teachers sit down for an interview with Colleen Saidman Yee to discuss the many facets of addictions,

Guided Meditation: “Rowboat II” | Robert Chodo Campbell (Audio Only)
September 07, 2020

Free live guided meditations every Thursday at 6:30 PM ET. Find out more here: https://zencare.org/online-zendo/. ZenTalk Notes: Sensei Robert Chodo Campbell is a co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and is part of the core facu...

Finding Your Sword: Exploring the Student-Teacher Relationship | Koshin Paley Ellison
September 02, 2020

“The beauty of a teacher is that they are much more interested in your awakened nature than just making you feel good.” Recently the center held a day of Tangaryo, where 11 new formal students sat zazen from morning until afternoon as demonstration of ...

Guided Meditation: Celestial Journey | Miriam Siddiq, LCSW
August 31, 2020

Free live guided meditations every Thursday at 6:30 PM ET. Find out more here: https://zencare.org/online-zendo/. Miriam Siddiq, LCSW (She/Her/Hers) is a volunteer and student with NYZCCC. She is a graduate ofFoundations in Contemplative Care and is ex...

Placing Your Staff is a Place Of Practice | Koshin Paley Ellison
August 26, 2020

“How do we take care of our ancestors in our practice?” In this moving dharma talk, Sensei Koshin honors and gives thanks to the ancestors of the Soto Zen lineage who, in their steadfastness, maintained the practice for future generations.

Clarify Your Own Eyes First | Koshin Paley Ellison
August 19, 2020

“You can become a zen master in a month online now. I know people who have done this… but it’s about being a student of the way more than becoming a master.” As the New York Zen Center’s Commit to Sit program nears its end,

Guided Meditation: Magic Carpet II | Robert Chodo Campbell
August 17, 2020

Free live guided meditations every Thursday at 6:30 PM ET. Find out more here: https://zencare.org/online-zendo/ ZenTalk Notes: Sensei Robert Chodo Campbell is a co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and is part of the core facul...

What Do We Do With The Garden That Is Entrusted To Us? | Koshin Paley Ellison
August 12, 2020

“The bones and skulls of those who did not turn back from this continuous practice are enshrined in seven treasure pagodas and given respect by humans and devas.” Drawing inspiration from his teacher’s two-acre garden on Long Island, NY,

Guided Meditation: “Desert Journey” | Robert Chodo Campbell (Audio Only)⁠
August 10, 2020

Free live guided meditations every Thursday at 6:30 PM ET. Find out more here: https://zencare.org/online-zendo/   ZenTalk Notes: Sensei Robert Chodo Campbell is a co-founder of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care and is part of the core fac...

Do Not Chase The Tides Of Your Life | Koshin Paley Ellison
August 05, 2020

“Gossiping and taking sides does not take a lot of practice.” In this dharma talk, Sensei Koshin discusses the importance of not being swayed by one’s emotional reactivities. Drawing upon examples of teachers who were able to remain completely present ...