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Awakening Streams: The One River Zen Podcast - Podcast

Awakening Streams: The One River Zen Podcast

 One River Zen Center

"Welcome to 'Awakening Streams,' the One River Zen Podcast, nestled in the serene beauty of Ottawa, IL, near the iconic Starved Rock State Park and just an hour's drive from Chicago. Here, we invite you to embark on a journey of mindfulness, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening.

Join us as we share insightful talks delivered at the One River Zen, where the tranquil ambiance of our region serves as the perfect backdrop for meditation, contemplation, and the exploration of timeless Zen and Dharma wisdom.

In each episode, our Guiding Teacher Sensei Michael Brunner delves into the heart of Zen philosophy, meditation, and the enduring teachings of the Dharma. We explore the art of living in the present moment, finding inner peace, and deepening our connection.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Zen, 'Awakening Streams' offers a source of inspiration, guidance, and encouragement. Discover the transformative power of mindfulness and learn how to cultivate a sense of stillness, clarity, and compassion in your daily life.

Mindfulness Religion & Spirituality Meditation Buddhism
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
49
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Beyond Ideas | Mumokan Case #29 | Not the Wind, Not the Flag

Beyond Ideas | Mumokan Case #29 | Not the Wind, Not the Flag

Sensei Michael Shikan Brunner speaks during the 2023 Ango Sesshin to his students about case twenty-nine of the Gateless Gate: "Not the Wind, Not the Flag". The case inspires us to look beyond our id…
00:15:16  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
Opening to Life | Hekiganroku Case #43 | No Cold or Heat

Opening to Life | Hekiganroku Case #43 | No Cold or Heat

Sensei Michael speaks to students during day two of the 2023 Rohatsu Sesshin about Blue Cliff Record case forty-three: "No Cold or Heat". The importance of moving beyond our judgements and preference…
00:13:58  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Seeing Beyond | Mumonkan Case #31 | Joshu Sees Through an Old Woman

Seeing Beyond | Mumonkan Case #31 | Joshu Sees Through an Old Woman

Sensei Michael speaks during the 2023 Rohatsu Sesshin on case 31 of the Gateless Gate, Joshu Sees Through an Old Woman. Ultimately, we need to see past all of our ideas, judgements, and labels to rea…
00:17:16  |   Mon 04 Dec 2023
Let Go and Live! | Mumonkan Case #38 | A Buffalo Passes Through a Window

Let Go and Live! | Mumonkan Case #38 | A Buffalo Passes Through a Window

Sensei Michael Brunner engages in a discussion with his formal students during the 2023 Ango Practice Period about Case #38 in the Mumonkan, or Gateless Gate: The Buffalo Passes Through a Window.
00:10:58  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
Taking the Plunge | Life Beyond Regret

Taking the Plunge | Life Beyond Regret

Sensei Michael Brunner engages in a discussion with his formal students during the 2023 Ango Practice Period about living life beyond regret. He draws inspiration from the insights of Bronnie Ware, a…
00:28:56  |   Sat 25 Nov 2023
Dying the Great Death | Book of Equanimity Case #63, Joshu Asks About Death

Dying the Great Death | Book of Equanimity Case #63, Joshu Asks About Death

Join Sensei Michael in this episode as he delves into the profound concept of embracing the death of the small self. Drawing from his own transformative journey through Zen Practice, he illuminates t…
00:12:45  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
Is that (really) so? | Book of Equanimity Case #36, Master Ma is Unwell

Is that (really) so? | Book of Equanimity Case #36, Master Ma is Unwell

Sensei Michael Brunner addresses his formal students at a gathering during Ango 2023 to discuss the importance of practice and the virtue of equanimity through case 36 of the Shōyōroku: Master Ma is …
00:34:02  |   Sun 19 Nov 2023
Life Beyond the Self | Blue Cliff Record Case #36, Roaming the Mountains

Life Beyond the Self | Blue Cliff Record Case #36, Roaming the Mountains

Sensei Michael discusses fully immersing ourselves into our practice and our lives - losing the cares and concerns of the constructed "small self." The koan examined is case #36 of the Hekiganroku - …
00:09:09  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Am I Dreaming? Blue Cliff Record Case #40, Nansen's

Am I Dreaming? Blue Cliff Record Case #40, Nansen's "This Flower"

In this episode, Sensei Michael Discusses Case #40 of the Hekiganrou, "Nansen's This Flower". We examine the difference between genuinely embracing your life and living in your expectations.
00:15:10  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
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