Zen for Real Life

From the City Cave, Glasgow•glasgowzen.org

From the City Cave in Glasgow, Scotland, discussions of Zen practice by monks dogo and daishin . dogo is a Scottish author and Zen Buddhist monk. His books include Kill Your Self: Life After Ego, and Nothing Extra: Notes on the Zen Life. daishin is an American-born Scottish Zen Buddhist monk, and the author of from outside into the cave. dogo and daishin are married to each other. If you find this podcast useful, please consider making a donation. All donations are accepted with profound gratitude.

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Community

American-Scottish Zen Buddhist monk daishin takes a walk in Glasgow and sees community everywhere. Daishin is the author of the book from outside into the cave.

Nov 01, 2021•2 min

Life-Centred or Self-Centred?

American-Scottish Zen Buddhist monk daishin discusses the difference between being life-centred or self-centred, and the interplay between community and the individual. daishin is the author of the book from outside into the cave.

Feb 24, 2020•7 min

Who Are You?

Scottish Zen Buddhist monk dogo teaches Zen for real life, in the world of relationships, jobs, dirty dishes, teacups and toilets. In this talk at the City Cave in Glasgow, dogo discusses who we are, who we think we are, and what it means to change ourselves. dogo is the author of the books Kill Your Self: Life After Ego and Nothing Extra: Notes On the Zen Life.

Aug 18, 2019•11 min

Living Outside the Narrative

Scottish Zen Buddhist monk dogo teaches Zen for real life, in the world of relationships, jobs, dirty dishes, teacups and toilets. In this talk at the City Cave in Glasgow, dogo discusses the stories we tell ourselves, and each other, that separate us from our lives. dogo is the author of the books Kill Your Self: Life After Ego and Nothing Extra: Notes On the Zen Life.

Aug 13, 2019•14 min

Arrive Where You Are

Scottish Zen Buddhist monk dogo teaches Zen for real life, in the world of relationships, jobs, dirty dishes, teacups and toilets. In this talk at the City Cave in Glasgow, dogo answers one of the most common questions asked by people beginning Zen practice: What should we do with the mind when meditating? dogo is the author of the books Kill Your Self: Life After Ego and Nothing Extra: Notes On the Zen Life.

Aug 09, 2019•11 min

The Source of Suffering

Scottish Zen Buddhist monk dogo teaches Zen for real life, in the world of relationships, jobs, dirty dishes, teacups and toilets. In this talk at the City Cave in Glasgow, dogo discusses the nature of suffering... and how we can free ourselves from it. What usually happens when we get what we want? dogo is the author of the books Kill Your Self: Life After Ego and Nothing Extra: Notes On the Zen Life.

Aug 09, 2019•10 min

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