Open Sky Zen
Dharma talks by Zen monk Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco, the founder and Guiding Teacher of Open Sky Zen Meditation & Buddhist Studies Group, a nomadic Zen Center in New York City. Lawrence is also a teacher at the Interdependence Project.
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- Update frequency
- every 48 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2014
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Some think that Zen is about following outdated rules, performing rituals, and repeating dead words.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 anyw…
00:45:08 |
Tue 01 Jul 2014
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…
00:25:38 |
Sat 19 Apr 2014
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…
00:21:24 |
Tue 04 Mar 2014
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 l…
00:24:58 |
Thu 13 Feb 2014
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…
00:27:43 |
Mon 03 Feb 2014
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…
00:11:28 |
Wed 28 Aug 2013
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'a…
00:28:54 |
Thu 16 May 2013
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.
00:26:42 |
Thu 13 Sep 2012
How to Meditate Anytime, Anywhere
Ven. Lawrence Do'an Grecco discusses how to incorporate meditation practice into your daily life even if you have little or no spare time.
00:12:00 |
Fri 08 Jun 2012
Turning Poisonous Mind States into Beauty
Zen Monk Lawrence Do'an Grecco discusses how what we normally view as obstacles to our spiritual lives are actually the path that can help us transform our difficulties into assets.
00:20:58 |
Tue 29 May 2012
Beyond Concepts: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco
Our true nature is not something we can realize by study or thinking alone.
00:20:09 |
Tue 29 May 2012
Compassion and Forgiveness: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco
Compassion and forgiveness are inextricably linked. Discover what it means to be compassionate and how this naturally leads to forgiveness. Given at Open Sky Zen in January 2012.
00:40:25 |
Wed 11 Apr 2012
This Koan Called Life: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco
Koans, like life, are paradoxical and cannot be answered by our logical, thinking minds. How can we approach our everyday situations in a way that enables clarity, directness, and an appropriate resp…
00:45:06 |
Fri 30 Mar 2012
The Nature of Not Knowing: a dharma talk by Lawrence Do'an Grecco
Nature operates flawlessly and effortlessly yet human beings tend to stumble around. How can we live a life that more closely resembles nature?
00:41:42 |
Fri 30 Mar 2012
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