Mark Blacknell
Zen practitioner, former Marine, and author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall!, known for a down-to-earth approach to meditation and community-based engaged practice including work with prisoners and senior citizens.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 10min
Just Stare at the Damn Wall!
Mark Blacknell, Zen practitioner, former Marine, and author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall!, brings a blunt, down-to-earth take on meditation. He talks about simple, body-centered practice, community work with prisoners and seniors, and why forgetting enlightenment can be useful. Expect frank talk on safety, practicality, and how repetition reshapes fear and stability.
