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 18: An Interview with Brad Warner
Brad Warner was born in Ohio in 1964. In 1983 he met Zen teacher Tim…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 17: An Interview with Teresa Regan Hess
Teresa Regan Hess practiced for five years under the renowned Rinzai Zen Master Shodo Harada…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 16: An Interview with Robert Schaefer
Robert Mutoku Schaefer is a Rinzai Zen priest ordained Rinzan Pechovnik Osho of No Rank…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 15: An Interview with Robert Epstein
Robert Koho Epstein, Sensei has practiced meditation and a wide range of spiritual practices over…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 14: An Interview with Barbara O’brien
Barbara O’brien has been practicing Zen Buddhism since the 1980s. She works as a journalist,…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 13: An Interview with Al Fusho Rapaport
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 12: An Interview with Genjo Marinello
Kokan (古観) Genjo (玄成 )Marinello is a Rinzai priest and abbot of Chobo-ji in Seattle….
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 11: An Interview with John KiJo
Kijo Sensei has practiced primarily in Zen for over thirty years, being first ordained as…
Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 10: An Interview with Rev. Joshua Paszkiewicz
Rev. Joshua Paszkiewicz, D.Min., (aka Sunyananda) has been studying and teaching Buddhism full time as…
Podcast Guest Suggestions
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.