Ben Connelly
Longtime Dharma teacher and host associated with the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center who delivered the episode's talk on embodiment and mindfulness of the body. Offers Soto Zen teachings and leads meditation practice, retreats, and community services.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 33min
Engaging in Compassion: A Chat with Ben Connelly of the Minnesota Zen Center
Ben Connelly, guiding teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center and Soto Zen priest, discusses faith-rooted organizing and frontline presence in Minneapolis. He recounts mutual aid, rapid interfaith mobilizing, and clergy street actions. He reflects on singing, somatic healing, working with anger, and how Flower Garland teachings shape engaged practice.
