Norma Wong
Zen teacher, poet, and Indigenous Hawaiian leader whose book Who We Are Becoming Matters is the focus of this episode; offers spiritual teachings, practical models, and poetry woven into the conversation.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 24min
When No Thing Works with Norma Wong
Norma Wong, a Native Hawaiian, Hakka lifelong resident of Hawaii, and the 86th generation Zen master, shares insights from her new book, exploring resilience through Zen and Indigenous wisdom. She discusses the importance of community ties, especially in the wake of Lahaina's fires. Wong emphasizes navigating emotional states with vulnerability and connection, advocating for long-term perspectives and collective responsibility. Her wisdom encourages embracing a beginner's mindset, fostering creativity, and transforming community support into meaningful action.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 8min
Who We Are Becoming Matters with Norma Wong
Norma Wong, Zen teacher, poet, and Indigenous Hawaiian leader, brings spiritual teaching, poetry, and practical models. She describes a hand-clasp model for mind and feeling. They discuss trauma, grief, discipline as loving tending, tending neglected systems, and the meaning of aloha. Short rituals and poetry weave through the conversation.
