Simplicity Zen
Online Zen Training, Podcast and Instruction
Online Zen Training and Education
Simplicity Zen is dedicated to online Zen training and instruction. We offer online sitting, online retreats, online practice periods, podcast episodes and talks. This platform is named “Simplicity Zen” because we feel that our lives are naturally simple and peaceful when we are not mesmerized by a narrow and restricted perception of who and what we think we are. “Simplicity Zen” also references the idea that Zen practice is, at its core, very simple. Everything starts with the simple yet profound practice of making an effort to be present with our awareness. We offer training and education to help people experience life from a place of awe, equanimity, compassion and resilience. If you are interested, please feel encouraged to sign up for our newsletter or reach out to by emailing us at Qweniden@gmail.com.
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Recent Simplicity Zen Podcast Episodes
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 75: An Interview with David Isurushin Shapiro
David Isurushin Shapiro is a Zen priest in the Clear Mind Zen lineage which flows…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 74: An Interview with Tatsudo Nicole Baden
Tatsudo Nicole Baden is a Dharma Successor of Zentatsu Baker Roshi in the Dharma Sangha…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 73: An Interview with Alan Senauke
Hozan Alan Senauke is a Soto Zen priest, Zen teacher, folk musician and poet residing…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 72: An Interview with Jay Rinsen Weik
Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi is the Abbot of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. He…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 71: An Interview with Seiso Paul Cooper
Seiso Paul Cooper is the guiding the guiding teacher for the Two Rivers Zen Community…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 70: An Interview with Edward Oberholtzer
Rev. Edward Keido Sanshin Oberholtzer is a Soto Zen priest and a Dharma heir of…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 69: An Interview with Taylor Guthrie
Taylor Guthrie is Doctoral Student and teacher in the Department of Psychology at the University…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 68: An Interview with Shana Smith
Shana Smith is an assistant Zen teacher under Valerie Forstman in the Sanbo Zen tradition…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 67: An Interview with David Jitsusan Vititoe
David Jitsusan Vititoe has been practicing Zen since 2005 and received Dharma Transmission from Fusho…
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We are always looking for guest ideas ideas for the podcast. Is there someone who you would like to see interviewed on our Zen podcast? If you have anyone in mind, please do not hesitate to reach out and make your suggestion. If you personally would be willing to be a guest on the podcast please let us know as well. It is always a kindness to share your journey with the world. You never know who is going to be inspired. You contact us by clicking/tapping the “Contact” link in the main menu.