What Zen is, What Zen is Not
Some think that Zen is about following outdated rules, performing rituals, and repeating dead words. But Zen isn't really any of those things--it's something that anyone can practice anytime and anywh...
1 Juli 201445min
The Bodhisattva Ideal
Mahayana Buddhism is greatly characterized by the bodhisattva ideal. This approach to Buddhist practice stresses the importance of not only attaining enlightenment for ourselves, but also striving to ...
19 Apr 201425min
The Importance of Intention
We always have an intention operating in our minds whether we're aware of it or not. Learning how to more consciously set an intention can help us control our karma rather than allowing it to control ...
4 Mars 201421min
What is True Love?
Love comes in many forms and can inspire great happiness or great heartache. Yet many of us are confused as to what love truly is since it seems to appear and disappear so unpredictably. So what is lo...
13 Feb 201424min
Do Buddhists Believe in God?
Buddhism is usually considered a "Godless" religion. But what is it we are connecting with through the practice meditation and watching our minds throughout the day? Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco speaks ...
3 Feb 201427min
It's All Good: Practicing Equanimity in Your Everyday Life
Equanimity is a natural state of mind that is free from likes and dislikes. It describes a mind that doesn't get distracted by every fleeting situation or circumstances. It's perfectly normal to have ...
28 Aug 201311min
The Gem is in Your Hand
In Zen we understand that happiness cannot be acquired externally. All of us are already complete and whole, and none of us lacks anything - even though it often feels as if we do. Ven. Lawrence Do'an...
16 Maj 201328min
Lawrence Grecco on Jane Radio (with Jane Pratt)
An audience question and answer session with Zen Buddhist monk Ven. Lawrence Grecco on Jane Radio. Recorded August 27, 2012.
13 Sep 201226min
